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Disabled children missing from social care reform plan

Friday 29 May 2026

A major new government plan to reform children’s social care risks failing disabled children and their families yet again, Contact is warning....

Benefit changes announced in Autumn Statement

Friday 24 November 2023

Contact responds to the Autumn Statement

Thursday 23 November 2023

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Have your say on social care services for children in Northern Ireland

Friday 17 November 2023

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Contact joins calls for Autumn Statement commitment to unpaid carer support

Thursday 16 November 2023

21% increase in calls to Contact’s helpline about exclusion of disabled children from school

Wednesday 15 November 2023

Children with cystic fibrosis look set to be denied lifesaving treatment

Tuesday 14 November 2023

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Carer’s Allowance replacement to launch in Scotland from Sunday

Tuesday 14 November 2023

Scottish Child Winter Heating Payment being made from November

Monday 13 November 2023

Persistent absence initiatives must focus on children with SEN

Wednesday 8 November 2023

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Disabled children’s social care law to be reviewed

Monday 6 November 2023

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Grants, home adaptations and financial help for parent carers: your top questions answered

Thursday 2 November 2023

Win £500 of Christmas goodies in Contact’s first ever charity raffle!

Wednesday 1 November 2023

8 tips to help your disabled child have a calmer Halloween and Bonfire Night

Friday 27 October 2023

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What to expect from a Universal Credit managed migration notice

Thursday 26 October 2023

Contact speaks out about support for carers

Tuesday 24 October 2023

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England to ban use of mobile phones in schools