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Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.

Don’t miss our Universal Credit webinar next week

Thursday 20 February 2025

The rules around getting Universal Credit while in education are very complicated. As a result of them, most students are prevented from...
A teacher and a young student with Down syndrome examine a small green object through a magnifying glass, amidst tools and electronic components. The student in the red jacket listens intently as the teacher smiles.
Government announces £780m SEND capital funding

Thursday 5 December 2024
Graphic showing woman looking concerned reading paperwork surrounded by coins
Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs

Wednesday 4 December 2024
Parent holding newborn baby in a hospital setting
Double your donation to life-changing services today

Tuesday 3 December 2024
A teacher helps students with a craft activity at a table covered with colorful paper. Children surround the teacher, some focused on the project, while others look on. The wall displays kid artwork, including a snowman and a tree.
Your top questions on EHC plans answered

Thursday 28 November 2024
A child sits on a bus seat, with their hand near their mouth, looking out the window. Light filters through the bus's blue-tinted interior. Other passengers can be seen seated in the background.
Children’s social care inquiry reopens

Wednesday 27 November 2024
Screenshot from Contact promotional video showing a parent and child laughing while looking at a zoo exhibit.
Contact’s parent carer Chair calls for your support

Tuesday 26 November 2024
Baby in a pushchair
Extra sessions to have a say on plans to on disabled children’s social care law in England

Monday 25 November 2024
Mother and son hugging outside
Invite your MP to meet families

Friday 22 November 2024
A young child in a wheelchair holds an orange paddle, engaging in a game with a blue foam stick held by another person. The child is wearing a blue jacket and pink pants. The setting appears to be an indoor recreational space.
Double your donation and unlock £000s for families

Wednesday 20 November 2024
Contact staff member Rachel with her husband and son
Last chance to take our school transport survey

Friday 15 November 2024
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Live in Wales? Join our new online drop-in service!

Tuesday 12 November 2024
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Reform of mainstream school for children with SEND

Friday 8 November 2024
Young woman in a wheelchair getting onto London bus
Transport Matters for disabled teens

Friday 8 November 2024
Child and teacher playing with blocks
Last chance to share views on education support

Thursday 7 November 2024
Woman and boy learning from a book at the table
Got a question about EHC plans? Ask our expert advisers!

Wednesday 6 November 2024
A man and a boy ride side-by-side tandem bicycles on a paved path. Nearby, people are walking, including a woman with a floral print on her pants taking a photo. Trees and a brick wall are in the background.
Sign up to a focus group and have your say on improving social care

Tuesday 5 November 2024
A yellow school minibus driving through suburban UK streets.
Have you shared your school transport experiences?

Monday 4 November 2024
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA with Ursula McWilliams and Ellie Goff from Contact.
Contact NI team attends inaugural volunteer summit

Friday 1 November 2024