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The Smithy Family Team who will be taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge for Contact

Smithy Family Team Take on the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact

Friday 17 October 2025

Next weekend, popular TikTok dads Nick and Martin from The Smithy Family and Martin & Bex will be joining forces to take...

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NI families to receive £600 energy support from today

Monday 16 January 2023

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School exclusions and SEN: Get expert advice at our Q&A for families in England

Thursday 12 January 2023

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How a Listening Ear call led to life-changing home adaptations

Thursday 12 January 2023

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Your views wanted on dental care access

Wednesday 11 January 2023

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Watch back our winter illnesses Ask the Expert Q&A

Tuesday 10 January 2023

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Listen again to Contact’s Radio 4 Appeal and read Gemma’s story

Monday 9 January 2023

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Fledglings shop now available in multiple languages

Friday 6 January 2023

Parent with small child on her knee in front of laptop and household bills looking worried about costs
Government announces 2023 cost-of-living support payment dates for disabled and low-income families

Tuesday 3 January 2023

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Happy New Year to all our families!

Sunday 1 January 2023

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A very Happy Christmas to you all!

Sunday 25 December 2022

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Protecting disabled children from winter infections: join our Live Q&A for parent carers

Wednesday 21 December 2022

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London
MPs ask for views on childcare and early years

Wednesday 21 December 2022

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Christmas opening hours for our advice helpline

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Broadcaster Jane Garvey in the BBC radio studio
Listen out for Contact’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal

Monday 19 December 2022

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Get 50% savings boost with Help to Save

Thursday 15 December 2022

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Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday 14 December 2022

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Disabled families in Northern Ireland invited to join 4 fun family events this month

Friday 9 December 2022

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Join your energy supplier’s Priority Services Register

Thursday 8 December 2022