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As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025

The Law Commission is due to publish its report and recommendations for the reform of disabled children’s social care law this month....

Two boys with hemiplegia, sit at a school desk looking at a computer
Join our focus groups on SEN units

Wednesday 6 August 2025

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Thanks to all our wonderful awards nominators!

Monday 4 August 2025

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Disabled teen ‘achieved her potential in life’ thanks to Contact support

Thursday 31 July 2025

Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Medical professional delivering vaccine to baby
MMR vaccine reminder: NHS warns of rising measles risk in unvaccinated children

Tuesday 29 July 2025

Shumi Plastow and Emma Briggs and families have set up a holiday club themselves
Holiday clubs and childcare for children with additional needs

Monday 28 July 2025

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“Hospitals are big places with lots of people – but they can make you feel very lonely”

Friday 25 July 2025

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The Welsh government is consulting and wants your views

Thursday 24 July 2025

Mother smiling next to son sitting on a wheelchair
What joy can mean to parent carers – and how you can help unlock it

Tuesday 22 July 2025

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Fight For Ordinary: Disabled Children’s Partnership’s new campaign launches today

Tuesday 22 July 2025

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Post-16 school and college transport in England: Your questions answered

Monday 21 July 2025

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Live in Scotland? Share your views in two key health consultations

Thursday 17 July 2025

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Sharing rare resources

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Two children in woodland school - one is looking through binoculars at the other.
Woodland workshops for parents and children 

Tuesday 15 July 2025

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Children raise over £50k for disabled families in biggest DinoDay Challenge yet

Monday 14 July 2025

Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.
Got questions about post-16 transport in England?

Monday 14 July 2025

A woman and a young child with Down syndrome are sitting at a table. The child, wearing a red patterned outfit, is playing with a colorful wooden puzzle. They both appear focused and engaged in the activity.
Early years funding boost to support young disabled children to thrive

Friday 11 July 2025

children wearing sunglasses and swimming in pool on hot day
Heatwave help: Keeping disabled children safe and schools prepared in 31 °C + temperatures

Thursday 10 July 2025