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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....

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Parents and young people ‘unaware’ of potential cash windfall

Tuesday 17 October 2023

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No transitional protection for families with looked-after children moving onto Universal Credit

Monday 16 October 2023

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Q&A for parent carers: Grants, home adaptations and financial help schemes

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Contact’s advice secures benefits for parent carers

Tuesday 10 October 2023

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Free School Meals – extra resources and your questions answered

Monday 9 October 2023

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MPs recommend mental health absence code and expansion of free school meals to reduce parent fines and tackle school absence

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Watch our Free School Meals webinar

Tuesday 26 September 2023

£300 cost of living payment dates announced

Monday 25 September 2023

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Councils in England waste £60 million on court disputes about support for children with special educational needs

Monday 25 September 2023

Event flyer for TSC drop in day on 30 September 2023 at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

Contact Scotland hosting TSC drop-in day – come along!

Thursday 21 September 2023

Have your say on eye testing in special schools

Wednesday 20 September 2023

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Lawyers lend support to free school meals campaign

Tuesday 19 September 2023

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Let’s talk about Matthew!

Thursday 14 September 2023

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Government consults on changes to benefits Work Capability Assessment

Tuesday 12 September 2023

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Parent carers take home £23k in jackpot prizes

Friday 8 September 2023

Autumn flu and Covid vaccine programmes to start next week

Wednesday 6 September 2023

Do you care for a child with a rare condition – join our online event on 4 October

Monday 4 September 2023

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Book your place on our Free School Meals webinar