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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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Absences, exclusions and anxiety: Your Top 5 school attendance questions answered

Thursday 8 December 2022

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Top Xmas tips from our Listening Ear team

Tuesday 6 December 2022

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Universal Credit for disabled students: get advice at our Facebook Live Q&A

Monday 5 December 2022

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New Warm Home Discount Scheme rules in England and Wales

Thursday 1 December 2022

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Carer’s Allowance £7 earnings limit rise lets down carers and limits choices once again

Wednesday 30 November 2022

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10% off workshops, our next training course & meet the team

Wednesday 30 November 2022

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DfE confirms new year response to SEND review Consultation

Tuesday 29 November 2022

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Donate to Contact on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday 29 November 2022

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A quicker way to find answers to your most frequently asked questions

Monday 28 November 2022

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Two more parent carers win £1,000 each in Contact’s weekly lottery

Thursday 24 November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP
Changes to benefits and other financial support in today’s Autumn Statement

Thursday 17 November 2022

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Contact responds to government’s Autumn Statement

Thursday 17 November 2022

40% of families say their child's condition is getting worse because they can't afford to run medical equipment
Families with disabled children cutting back on life-saving equipment

Wednesday 16 November 2022

A display of Contact Christmas cards on a table with a santa hat and decorations
Say Happy Christmas with our range of Contact cards

Friday 11 November 2022

Amanda Batten Contact's CEO
Amanda Batten to step down as Contact’s CEO

Thursday 10 November 2022

Family walking in the park with child in pushchair
Take action on Carer’s Allowance earnings limit

Thursday 10 November 2022

Dad with son reading book
Scottish Child Payment extended to children under 16

Wednesday 9 November 2022

A young boy smiles and waves as he steps off a bus with a backpack. Another boy stands nearby, looking at him, while a third child is seen from behind in the foreground. A green bus is visible in the background.
ONS report shows need for personalised education support

Tuesday 8 November 2022