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Several ultrasound images of a foetus displayed next to baby clothing.

Join our webinar on birth injury and birth trauma support in Wales

Friday 16 October 2026

Contact Cymru is hosting a free online webinar for families of disabled children in Wales, looking at birth injury, birth trauma and...
Graphic depicting lunchbox and with a banana on top - free school meals
Urgent action needed ahead of parliamentary debate

Friday 5 January 2024
Winter virus Facebook Live Q&A session
Join us on 11 January and get expert advice about winter viruses in babies and young children

Tuesday 2 January 2024
A night sky is illuminated by a vibrant display of fireworks. The scene showcases bursts of blue, white, and purple fireworks, radiating in all directions with trails of light, creating a spectacular and colorful pattern against the dark background.
Happy new year!

Monday 1 January 2024
A close-up of a decorated Christmas tree with green needles. The tree is adorned with red and gold baubles and a small silver bell. The decorations glisten, reflecting the surrounding lights, creating a festive and cozy atmosphere.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Monday 25 December 2023
The Houses of Parliament in Westminster UK
Invite your MP to the Free School Meals debate

Thursday 21 December 2023
Man sitting at a desk with a pen in his hand looking through a document
Poorly timed government response to abuse of disabled children in Doncaster

Thursday 21 December 2023
Winner of Contact's raffle, parent Zoe, stood next to a stone wall with her partner and two children
Parent carer ‘did a little dance’ after winning top prize in Contact’s first charity raffle

Wednesday 20 December 2023
A red, vintage-style wired telephone handset is placed on a white surface. The coiled cord extends out from the bottom left of the image, stretching horizontally across the bottom of the frame. The handset is simple and minimalist in design.
Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services

Tuesday 19 December 2023
HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk
Book your place at our conference on rare diseases in Northern Ireland

Thursday 14 December 2023
Court gavel
New figures show nearly all parents in England forced to go to SEND tribunal win  

Thursday 14 December 2023
Contact's Engagement Lead Maria
Parent carers fight back

Wednesday 13 December 2023
HemiHelp event - adult holding baby, baby is sitting on trampoline
Support for Contact’s Winter Appeal is needed now more than ever

Monday 11 December 2023
An illustration showing symptoms of illness in infants: a baby swaddled with "High temperature," a crying baby with "Dry cough that doesn’t stop," a baby breathing heavily with "Wheezy, fast, noisy breathing," and a baby having trouble eating with "Problems eating.
Take a look at our information and advice about common winter virus, RSV

Monday 11 December 2023
Official portrait of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Baroness Grey-Thompson backs free school meals campaign

Thursday 7 December 2023
Interior of empty school bus
School transport for disabled children is a vital service

Wednesday 6 December 2023
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Universal Credit managed migration: your top 5 questions answered

Tuesday 5 December 2023
Toddler in the snow
As temperatures drop look out for the signs of some common winter viruses in toddlers and babies

Monday 4 December 2023
Contact lottery winner Samantha wearing glasses and smiling with her two children
Parent carer left speechless after Contact lottery windfall before Christmas

Friday 1 December 2023