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A group of diverse women sit together indoors, smiling and talking. One woman in the centre holds a coffee cup, and the atmosphere appears friendly and relaxed.

Places now open for Contact Cymru’s eight-week wellbeing programme in Wrexham

Friday 31 July 2026

Contact Cymru's Wellbeing Programme has helped many parent carers across Wales get much-needed support and make connections with other families in the same...
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
Stronger together: Celebrating 10 years of BBK by Contact’s side

Monday 6 July 2026
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Schools phone guidance highlights reasonable adjustment duties

Wednesday 1 July 2026
A smiling toddler wearing a light blue dress sits on a bed, looking down at colourful soft toys in front of her. The background is softly blurred.
SEND children refused early years places

Tuesday 30 June 2026
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Child Trust Fund Bill to be heard in parliament  

Tuesday 30 June 2026
A collage of children wearing matching green dinosaur-themed shirts, smiling and posing in various indoor and outdoor settings, with one child holding a dinosaur award in the centre.
Could your child’s Scout group take part in DinoDay?

Friday 26 June 2026
Five people stand outdoors beside a sign that reads "We See You: Building an Inclusive Borough." They are dressed in smart attire, smiling, with trees and a building in the background on a sunny day.
What we’ve been up to in Northern Ireland

Wednesday 24 June 2026
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Find an inclusive summer activity in Scotland

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Lots of children in green DinoDay t-shirts doing various activities
DinoDay is here – join our annual celebration in support of disabled children

Friday 19 June 2026
A young child poses and smiles at various London Underground and rail station signs, including West Ealing, Charing Cross, Shepherd’s Bush, South Ruislip, South Greenford and Shepherd’s Bush.
Five-year-old London Underground fan takes kindness on tour for Contact

Wednesday 17 June 2026
Parent and child sitting on a coach smiling with families occupying other seats in the background
Eligible families gain an average £6,215 with Contact’s support

Wednesday 17 June 2026
A person with light brown hair lies in bed under a white duvet, resting their head on one hand while looking at a mobile phone screen. The room is dimly lit with a soft, warm glow in the background.
Share your views on social media ban for under-16s

Tuesday 16 June 2026
A smiling woman and child in winter clothes. Text: "STRONGER FUTURES Denbighshire & Wrexham. Supporting parent carers of disabled and ALN children (0-25) in Denbighshire and Wrexham.
New support for families in Denbighshire and Wrexham

Friday 12 June 2026
A person types on a laptop at a wooden desk with a notebook, pen, earphones, and a cup of coffee nearby. The scene is viewed from above, showing only the person's hands and torso.
Unpaid carers in work: what support do you need?

Wednesday 10 June 2026
Young child in wheelchair playing sports
Disabled children’s rights under spotlight at parliamentary inquiry

Tuesday 9 June 2026
A yellow school minibus driving through suburban UK streets.
School travel guidance updated to make clear entitlement as free school meals rules change

Tuesday 9 June 2026
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Monday 8 June 2026
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.
MPs call for action on SEND transport after age 16

Friday 5 June 2026
A person with Down’s syndrome sits at a table using a laptop, smiling joyfully. There is greenery on the wall behind them and a small decorative doll on a cupboard.
More providers making it easier to access Child Trust Funds

Wednesday 3 June 2026