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A double-decker bus with an “Onward” film advert is stopped on a rainy city street. People are visible through the bus windows; a person in a white coat stands on the pavement holding an umbrella.

24-hour free bus travel for disabled people announced

Thursday 20 August 2026

Free bus travel for disabled people in England will extend to 24 hours a day, every day, from next April, the government...

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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

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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

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Eligible families gain an average £6,215 with Contact’s support

Wednesday 17 June 2026

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Share your views on social media ban for under-16s

Tuesday 16 June 2026

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New support for families in Denbighshire and Wrexham

Friday 12 June 2026

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Unpaid carers in work: what support do you need?

Wednesday 10 June 2026

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Disabled children’s rights under spotlight at parliamentary inquiry

Tuesday 9 June 2026

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School travel guidance updated to make clear entitlement as free school meals rules change

Tuesday 9 June 2026

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We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Monday 8 June 2026

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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

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Parent Carer Forums: Parents making a difference

Tuesday 2 June 2026

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Rising school suspensions for discriminatory bullying

Monday 1 June 2026

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Disabled children missing from social care reform plan

Friday 29 May 2026

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Benefit cuts not the answer to rising number of young people out of work

Thursday 28 May 2026

100 winners in one week in record-breaking Contact Lottery draw

Thursday 28 May 2026