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Contact is among 50 charities writing to the Prime Minister urging him to fix disabled children’s social care

Friday 11 September 2026

Contact and more than 50 charities in the Disabled Children’s Partnership, have written to the Prime Minister outlining the catastrophic failures in...

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Education Otherwise than at School consultation open in England

Tuesday 14 July 2026

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PIP assessment is distressing says Timms interim report

Monday 13 July 2026

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Funding secured to continue By Your Side in Scotland

Friday 10 July 2026

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Live in England? Got a question about home to school/college transport?

Wednesday 8 July 2026

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A stomping success from our incredible DinoDay fundraisers

Tuesday 7 July 2026

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Contact responds to allegations that some local authorities are obstructing SEND support for children and young people

Monday 6 July 2026

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Stronger together: Celebrating 10 years of BBK by Contact’s side

Monday 6 July 2026

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Schools phone guidance highlights reasonable adjustment duties

Wednesday 1 July 2026

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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

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Could your child’s Scout group take part in DinoDay?

Friday 26 June 2026

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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