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Parent in conversation with young adult child

Universal Credit and young people in education: Your questions answered

Monday 9 February 2026

Our recent Facebook Q&A highlighted the widespread confusion amongst families about when it’s possible to claim Universal Credit for a young disabled...
Vote for our film and help us win a Smiley Award!

Monday 1 December 2025
A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.
Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP holding a red briefcase outside Downing Street
Today’s Budget: what it means for families with disabled children

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Child and parent smiling at eachother
Government to reassess Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Tuesday 25 November 2025
A mum and dad with their daughter smiling for a family photo.
The winners of the Contact Awards 2025 are….

Monday 24 November 2025
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025
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Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025
A mother and her teenager son sitting together smiling at the camera.
Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Warrington parent carer forum
A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025
Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
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Thursday 13 November 2025
Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interior of empty school bus
Deadline approaches for MP’s school transport inquiry

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Contact colleagues dressed in Santa hats in front of a Contact banner.
Contact staff step into Santa’s shoes to support families

Friday 7 November 2025
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Initiative puts families at its heart to transform support for neurodivergent children in primary school

Thursday 6 November 2025
A child and an adult sit at a table in a pottery studio, painting a ceramic duck. The boy is focused on his work, holding a paintbrush and applying yellow paint to the duck while the adult smiles and watches. Paint palettes and other ceramic items are on the table.
How will Universal Credit cuts impact disabled parent carers?

Wednesday 5 November 2025
Contact Awards finalist montage
Drum roll please… as we reveal our Contact Award 2025 finalists!

Wednesday 5 November 2025