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Collage of children wearing their DinoDay Challenge 2023 t-shirts

Registrations are now open for the DinoDay Challenge 2025!

Friday 2 May 2025

The wait is finally over: registrations are now open to join this year’s DinoDay Challenge! Last year, hundreds of families took on...
Lunchboxes filled with sandwiches, fruit, vegetables
New summer holiday food grant announced by Northern Ireland government

Tuesday 14 June 2022
Send Review logo
A closer look at the SEND review Green Paper and consultation: Question 4, EHC plans

Monday 13 June 2022
HemiHelp event - adult holding baby, baby is sitting on trampoline
Scottish Carer’s Allowance supplement to be paid from today

Friday 10 June 2022
A pile of British banknotes and coins
Eligible families better off by £5,000 a year thanks to Contact Family Finance’s advice

Thursday 9 June 2022
School desk with workbooks and stationary
Parents hit with rising school fines over non-attendance

Wednesday 8 June 2022
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Huge shout out to parent carer forums this Volunteers’ Week!

Monday 6 June 2022
Child outside
Thanks to families showing support for Out of Energy campaign

Wednesday 1 June 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Chancellor unveils new measures to support families with extra energy costs in huge campaign win

Thursday 26 May 2022
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Have you told the government what you think about the SEND review green paper yet?

Thursday 26 May 2022
Mum and daughter
Campaign for help towards energy bills gathers momentum – take action today

Wednesday 25 May 2022
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Want to help us improve our HemiHelp information, support and advice services?

Wednesday 25 May 2022
Cameron Mathieson and dad
Thinking about getting involved in our annual Dinosaur Day fundraiser this year? Read this message from the family behind it all!

Tuesday 24 May 2022
A family of four sits around a wooden table in a backyard, enjoying a meal. The table is covered with various foods, including cheese, olives, tomatoes, and a glass of wine. String lights hang above, and a house is visible in the background.
Radical reset of children’s social care ‘unavoidable’ as review urges £2.6bn injection

Monday 23 May 2022
Mum and family at early years workshop
New parent workshop dates just released!

Thursday 19 May 2022
Dinosaur Cupcakes Dinoday
Set up a Facebook Fundraiser this Dinosaur Day!

Monday 16 May 2022
Middlesex University students' fundraising gig for Contact
Huge thanks to Middlesex University Students for supporting Contact!

Friday 13 May 2022
42% of parent carers couldn't afford any heating last winter
Contact calls for government to cancel disabled household energy rebate recovery

Wednesday 11 May 2022
Family with young children
Share your family’s story in the Family Review survey

Tuesday 10 May 2022