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Live in England? Got a question about school & college transport? Ask our expert advisers!

Wednesday 9 October 2024

School transport is a big concern for families with disabled children. We hear from many families whose child is clearly eligible for...
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Tell us your experience of energy costs

Wednesday 4 September 2024
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Spotlight on SEND in Parliament this week

Tuesday 3 September 2024
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Help us improve our information services

Monday 2 September 2024
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Friday 30 August 2024
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Our top tips as kids return to school

Thursday 29 August 2024
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Take part in Counting the Costs 2024

Wednesday 28 August 2024
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New mental health line “positive step” but more support needed for families in crisis

Wednesday 28 August 2024
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A triple win for these parent carers in the Contact Lottery

Tuesday 27 August 2024
A group of friends sits on the ground in a park, laughing and enjoying a sunny day. They are casually dressed in athletic wear, and some are holding water bottles. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
Your top questions answered in our social care Q&A

Thursday 22 August 2024
Stakeholders of the Contact NI transitions project together at the celebration event making the project's conclusion
Contact NI’s transitions event celebrates achievements and partnerships

Tuesday 20 August 2024
A woman helps a young boy fasten his safety harness, while another boy stands nearby, already wearing his harness. A person in a "centack" t-shirt is seen in the background. They are outdoors, by a wooden fence. Everyone appears to be preparing for an activity.
Watch our webinar on managed migration to Universal Credit

Monday 19 August 2024
Contact's policy lead Imogen with the GB women's wheelchair rugby team
Contact celebrates our very own elite sportswoman as countdown to the Paralympics begins

Friday 16 August 2024
A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.
Children without a school place for the beginning of the school term

Thursday 15 August 2024
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Autumn Covid vaccine details announced

Monday 12 August 2024
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Care for a child with autism and live in the Midlands or London?

Monday 12 August 2024
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Parent carers call out a lack of accountability in education system

Friday 9 August 2024
An infographic that says: Facebook Q&A. Social care assessments (rights and processes). Thursday 15 August, 10-11.30am
Find out all about social care assessments in our Q&A

Thursday 8 August 2024
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A message to our families

Wednesday 7 August 2024