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Law Commission recommends radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Tuesday 16 September 2025

The Law Commission has today published its final report on reforming disabled children’s social care which calls for a new legal framework,...

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Young disabled people and their parents speak out on post 16 school transport cuts in England

Wednesday 13 August 2025

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AI doesn’t understand families – but we do!

Tuesday 12 August 2025

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Your views wanted on Council Tax, parental leave & safeguarding

Tuesday 12 August 2025

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NHS App prevents parents ordering vital medications

Monday 11 August 2025

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Covid & flu vaccine details announced

Thursday 7 August 2025

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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

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Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025

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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

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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