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Tuesday 3 December 2024

Today we launch our Lifeline Appeal in partnership with the Big Give. Please join us to prevent poverty and reduce isolation for...
Smiling family sitting a lawn looking at the camera - two parents and a child between them.
Save the date and double your support this winter

Monday 28 October 2024
A woman and a young girl are painting together at a table. The woman is guiding the girl, who holds a brush and wears glasses and a floral top. Art supplies are scattered around, and they seem focused and happy.
Book your place on social care consultation events

Friday 25 October 2024
Web banner with the text 'Transport Matters: Getting disabled children to school and college'. Below is a cartoon image of a hand completing an i-pad survey and a bus driving along a road.
Help us get better transport for disabled children

Thursday 24 October 2024
School desk with workbooks and stationary
National Audit Office report says Special Educational Needs system in England is in urgent need of reform

Thursday 24 October 2024
Lottery winner Sara stood with her partner and two children in a doorway, smiling and looking at the camera
Another mum of autistic child wins the Contact Weekly Lottery

Tuesday 22 October 2024
Medical employee walking through a hospital ward
Have your say on how to fix the NHS to make it work better for disabled children

Tuesday 22 October 2024
Houses of parliament in the day
More MPs debate the SEND crisis in parliament

Monday 21 October 2024
A young child wearing a printed bucket hat, a maroon shirt, and patterned shorts steps off a bus onto a sunlit sidewalk. There are people and palm trees blurred in the background.
Workshops for Welsh families

Friday 18 October 2024
A young child and an adult are engaged in a craft activity at a bright indoor space. The child, in a striped shirt, is observing intently as the adult, in a hoodie, writes or draws on a piece of paper. Various colorful craft supplies are spread out on the table.
Contact welcomes review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Thursday 17 October 2024
Three children look fascinated as they explore an indoor exhibit at an aquarium. They are surrounded by a crowd of people in a dimly lit environment. The children appear engaged and curious about the display in front of them.
Disabled children forced to wait for health services “robbed of their childhood”

Wednesday 16 October 2024
Banner advertising Contact & Enquire's webinar on 30 October, 7-8pm, on education without a diagnosis
Scottish families: come to our education webinar

Friday 11 October 2024
Empty top floor of London double decker bus
Live in England? Got a question about school & college transport? Ask our expert advisers!

Wednesday 9 October 2024
Girls on bicycles in the park
Once in a lifetime chance to make disabled children’s social care work

Tuesday 8 October 2024
Asian girl at desk writing
DCP reports highlight need to focus on disabled families and racial disparities in support

Thursday 3 October 2024
Stressed adult with head in hands
Covid inquiry asks for parent carer stories

Thursday 3 October 2024
Picture of young man with his arm around an older woman
Scotland moves closer towards law on child restraint in school

Wednesday 2 October 2024
Child moving through an exhibition space in a wheelchair device
Visit us at Kidz to Adultz exhibitions coming up

Monday 30 September 2024
Parent on the phone while looking after her two children, one in arms and one by her side
Come along to our free online wellbeing workshop for Northern Ireland parents

Friday 27 September 2024