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Children at a school desk writing on paper

Invite your MP to meet parents in Parliament

Friday 28 March 2025

This applies in England only. More than 2,000 families in England responded to our survey on SEN support last month. This shows...
Wind turbines on a hill against a bright blue sky
Contact involved in ground-breaking climate project

Wednesday 26 February 2025
Chris Evans MP with Contact staff members Kaya and Elaine holding up Contact t-shirts on the House of Commons terrace
Welsh MP takes London Marathon for a THIRD time in support of Contact

Tuesday 25 February 2025
Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.
Don’t miss our Universal Credit webinar next week

Thursday 20 February 2025
Illustration of women and child figures in front of a desk with a piece of paper and a pen to represent 1 to 1 support in schools.
Your views needed: Getting extra help for your child’s education

Tuesday 18 February 2025
Before & after shots of Hattie Mander's sponsored haircut
7-year-old braves big hair chop to raise money for families with disabled children

Tuesday 18 February 2025
A child in a wheelchair surrounded by two parents, smiling and holding a book for the child to read. They are in a busy conference hall.
Come and visit us on 13 March at the Kidz to Adultz exhibition in Coventry

Monday 17 February 2025
Illustration of a person weight own by various backs, on which is written phrases like 'discrimination' and 'neurodiversity'. They are carrying these bags into a room signposted 'services'.
Partnership honoured for outstanding work in Special Needs and Disabilities

Thursday 13 February 2025
Row of terrace houses
Looking for help with Council Tax bills or rates?

Thursday 13 February 2025
A parent helping a disabled child upstairs.
Adaptations – making a home suitable for your disabled child

Wednesday 12 February 2025
Primary school children eating their school meal
Schools Bill must ensure accessible breakfast clubs & parental choice

Monday 10 February 2025
Mum Sally with her son Logan
‘I left feeling on a high’: Disability sports event renews mum’s hope for the future

Friday 7 February 2025
Child's abacus toy
Don’t miss this deadline if your child is moving school

Thursday 6 February 2025
A child with braided hair, wearing a gray outfit with stripes, is seen playing outdoors. They are focused on kicking a soccer ball on a sandy surface. The background is blurred, suggesting a park setting.
Families call for radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Wednesday 5 February 2025
We're at the NNPCF conference event flyer
Parent carer forums come together for annual conference

Tuesday 4 February 2025
Better Together at Eureka! Science & Discovery Centre on the Wirral event flyer
Don’t miss our family trip to Eureka Science and Discovery Centre

Monday 3 February 2025
Water running out of tap
Help with water bills as prices rise

Thursday 30 January 2025
Children getting onto a bus
Disabled young people report on the challenges of using transport

Wednesday 29 January 2025
Houses of parliament in the day
Contact gives evidence to Solving the SEND crisis in England inquiry

Tuesday 28 January 2025