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A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.

The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026

Today on Radio 4’s SEND in the Spotlight, mum Becci Tobin, a Contact Changemaker, has spoken about the importance of the health...
Teacher with children playing with educational toys
Moving on to the next stage of education, for children with EHC plans

Tuesday 3 February 2026
The Houses of Parliament in Westminster UK
What to expect when SEND reforms are published

Monday 2 February 2026
Disabled teenager in wheelchair reading a book between library shelves, with a non-disabled peer looking over their shoulder.
Q&A now open: Universal Credit for disabled young people in education

Friday 30 January 2026
Child playing wheelchair sports talkings to two adults in a gymnasium.
Disabled children hardest hit by record health service waits

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Infographic: Dangerous damp and mould in social housing? gov.uk/socialhousing-law
Awaab’s Law: Rules to protect social housing tenants in England from damp and unsafe homes

Friday 23 January 2026
HemiHelp event - adult holding baby, baby is sitting on trampoline
First 1,000 Days reforms must include disabled children

Thursday 22 January 2026
Piggy bank with 'Child Trust Fund' written on the side
Watch our latest Decision Making and Child Trust Funds webinar

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Person holding a car steering wheel
Setting the record straight on Personal Travel Budgets

Tuesday 20 January 2026
Four children are sitting in a colourful room draped with pink and red fabric, playing a clapping game. They appear joyful and engaged, with one child in the center smiling widely while others clap hands with each other, forming a circle.
£200m SEND training programme to upskill every teacher in England

Monday 19 January 2026
Inside the Scottish Parliament building.
Benefits changes announced in the Scottish 2026 Budget

Friday 16 January 2026
Mother and son hugging outside
We unlocked £17k for one family – can you help us unlock more?

Thursday 15 January 2026
National Lottery Community Fund logo
Contact Scotland secures one-year National Lottery grant to support families in North Lanarkshire

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Two adults each holding a child and looking at something off camera to the side
Are you part of a couple claiming Universal Credit?

Tuesday 13 January 2026
A child sits in a sling lift over a bed in a cozy room filled with colorful decorations, toys, and DVDs on shelves. The child is wearing blue-and-white striped socks and is surrounded by stuffed animals and pillows, with sunlight streaming through the window.
£50 million boost to Disabled Facilities Grant pot

Monday 12 January 2026
A group of fundraisers dressed up in Santa outfits posting outside St Paul's Cathedral
New year, new challenge!

Friday 9 January 2026
Snowy scene in Welwyn Garden City
Help with heating costs as temperatures drop

Thursday 8 January 2026
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.
Have your say on draft Down Syndrome Act guidance

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Montage of family photos of 4 of our recent Contact Lottery jackpot winners
5 more parents of disabled children win £1,000 in the Contact Lottery

Saturday 3 January 2026