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Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.

Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Many parents of children with additional needs talk about the battle to get support for their child. One of the routes of...
Child hugging monkey character at Milkshake Live event
Families have a fantastic time with their favourite characters at Milkshake! Live

Friday 7 October 2022
Meerkats sitting up looking into the camera
Don’t miss out on our upcoming autumn events

Thursday 6 October 2022
Infographic for the DCP's state of the nation survey October 2022
Tell the Disabled Children’s Partnership what’s affecting your family

Wednesday 5 October 2022
Close up of British pound coins and 50 pence pieces
November dates set for second instalment of £650 Cost of Living payment

Tuesday 4 October 2022
London Marathon runner Louise holding her medal
Congratulations to our London Marathon Runners

Monday 3 October 2022
Group of runners at the starting line in Norfolk
Good luck to all our marathon runners this weekend!

Thursday 29 September 2022
Electricity smart meter
Why you should submit a meter reading before price hike hits on 1 October

Wednesday 28 September 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
What the new Universal Credit rules mean for parent carers of disabled children

Tuesday 27 September 2022
A person stands with a stroller-like cart outside the Women's & Neonatal Centre. The person wears a sleeveless shirt and shorts. The cart has "contact" written on it along with gear illustrations. The center's sign and entrance are visible in the background.
Dad’s marathon run for Contact after twins’ premature birth and hemiplegia diagnosis

Tuesday 27 September 2022
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Contact’s response to the government’s mini-Budget announced today

Friday 23 September 2022
HemiHelp event - adult and child standing under colourful parachute play tent
New-look online hemiplegia information, advice and support

Thursday 22 September 2022
A speech bubble in green that says: "How to claim DLA Higher Rate Mobility for a child with behavioural issues", and a smaller white speech bubble that says: "We answer your Top 5 questions"
DLA Higher Rate Mobility for children with behavioural issues: your Top 5 questions answered

Wednesday 21 September 2022
Three piles of coins on a desk next to calculator
Disabled people in UK set to get £150 cost-of-living payment from today

Tuesday 20 September 2022
Charlie, one of Contact's London Marathon runners in 2022
Meet our London Marathon runner Charlie

Friday 16 September 2022
A young man wearing glasses and a blue shirt with white and yellow stripes smiles next to a woman with braided hair and a navy jacket over a white polka dot blouse. They are posing closely, both smiling warmly against a plain background.
Want to know more about supporting your child as they prepare for adulthood? Sign up to watch our series of webinars this autumn

Tuesday 13 September 2022
Child and teacher smiling on the steps of a school bus, blue banner with text reading "Facebook Q&A: School transport in England, Thursday 15 September, 10-11:30am"
Need help with school transport? Join our Facebook Q&A on Thursday!

Friday 9 September 2022
Memorial banner showing the Queen at her coronation and in later life with the dates 1926-2022
Queen Elizabeth II has died, palace announces

Thursday 8 September 2022
White coiled lightbulb illuminating black space
Energy rescue plan won’t address extra disability costs

Thursday 8 September 2022