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Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025

To help bring our new strategy to life, Contact is seeking four new Trustees to join our Board with fresh perspectives, valuable...
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Parent carers among top winners of £35,000 in our weekly lottery

Tuesday 21 February 2023
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Free school meals scheme in London shows why we must ensure disabled children don’t miss out

Monday 20 February 2023
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Parent carer forum membership smashes 110,000!

Friday 17 February 2023
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New to DLA or Child Disability Payment? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A

Thursday 16 February 2023
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Are you looking to run the London Marathon? We have places!

Wednesday 15 February 2023
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Your Strep A questions answered

Tuesday 14 February 2023
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Help us make a difference in 2023

Friday 10 February 2023
A woman and a girl sit closely together on a couch, appearing thoughtful. The girl rests her head on the woman's chest, and the woman has her arm around her. A small black dog with a red collar is lying next to them on the couch. They are in a cozy, sunlit living room with plants on the windowsill.
Large increase in teenage girls identified as having a disability

Thursday 9 February 2023
Infographic showing common myths about claiming DLA
It’s time to bust some myths about DLA!

Wednesday 8 February 2023
Boy alone and anxious
NEW Virtual workshop for practitioners this February – Supporting Children with Anxiety

Tuesday 7 February 2023
A woman sits on a bench, flanked by two smiling children. They are outdoors in a wooded area. The woman wears a patterned shirt, and the children have badges on their shirts. All three appear happy and relaxed, with trees in the background.
DCP comments on government’s social care strategy

Thursday 2 February 2023
Speech and language therapist with child doing mirror exercises
Persistent absence in schools: have your say

Thursday 2 February 2023
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We love DLA – make sure you are not missing out

Wednesday 1 February 2023
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WATCH: How parent carers can claim Universal Credit for a disabled student

Tuesday 31 January 2023
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Parent carers across England unite to kick off this year’s National Parent Carer Participation conference

Monday 30 January 2023
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Disabled children and school exclusion: Your Top 5 questions answered

Thursday 26 January 2023
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Carers in England and Wales providing more hours of care than 10 years ago

Tuesday 24 January 2023
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What the school strikes mean for your child

Monday 23 January 2023