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Jeanette and Rose hugging

Disabled teen ‘achieved her potential in life’ thanks to Contact support

Thursday 31 July 2025

When Jeanette’s daughter Rose was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Noonan syndrome, which affects growth and motor performance, the road ahead...
Amanda Batten Contact's CEO
Amanda Batten to step down as Contact’s CEO

Thursday 10 November 2022
Family walking in the park with child in pushchair
Take action on Carer’s Allowance earnings limit

Thursday 10 November 2022
Dad with son reading book
Scottish Child Payment extended to children under 16

Wednesday 9 November 2022
A young boy smiles and waves as he steps off a bus with a backpack. Another boy stands nearby, looking at him, while a third child is seen from behind in the foreground. A green bus is visible in the background.
ONS report shows need for personalised education support

Tuesday 8 November 2022
Child with snowman outside at winter
Don’t miss our RSV resources as the cold temperatures set in

Monday 7 November 2022
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Donate to Contact with Apple & Google Pay

Friday 4 November 2022
Teacher using sign language with small child surrounded by building blocks
Contact joins calls for specialist workforce plan

Thursday 3 November 2022
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Parents urged to help shape new Down Syndrome Act guidance

Tuesday 1 November 2022
A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.
Worried about your disabled child’s school attendance in England?

Tuesday 1 November 2022
Jeremy Hunt MP
What we want to see in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Monday 31 October 2022
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97% broadband social tariff customers missing out – are you?

Thursday 27 October 2022
Mum, dad and teenage son smiling, blue banner that says: "Social care assessments in England: The Top 5 questions from parent carers"
Social care assessments for disabled children and parents: Your Top 5 questions

Wednesday 26 October 2022
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96% satisfaction rating for Contact website

Friday 21 October 2022
Young child holding a red heart made out of paper
Contact lands £39k grant to secure long-term support for Northern Ireland families  

Thursday 20 October 2022
Close-up of colorful numbered lottery balls from a weekly lottery machine in motion. The yellow balls with numbers 44, 47, and 48 are in sharp focus, while other green, blue, purple, and white balls move in the background, creating a sense of energy and anticipation.
Record number of Contact Lottery winners last week!

Tuesday 18 October 2022
Children with Fledglings sensory toys at Alder Hey Children's hospital
Creating a sensory-friendly space for children visiting hospital: Project report now published

Friday 14 October 2022
School desk with workbooks and stationary
Our advice as England secondary school applications deadline approaches

Thursday 13 October 2022
Mum holding up baby daughter and a blue banner with text that says: "Facebook Group Q&A - Introduction to social care assessments for families (England)"
Learn about social care assessments for families in England at our Facebook Q&A

Tuesday 11 October 2022