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Live in Scotland? Find an inclusive Xmas event near you!

Thursday 11 December 2025

The festive period is full of family events, but we know it can be tricky to find activities that are accessible and...
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
Lack of SEND school places ‘not an isolated case’ as disabled children still locked out of education in England

Wednesday 18 January 2023
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Contact calls for energy bills social tariff

Tuesday 17 January 2023
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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
Girl using chewable bangle
Your views wanted on dental care access

Wednesday 11 January 2023
Child receiving an injection into their upper arm while their mother comforts them.
Watch back our winter illnesses Ask the Expert Q&A

Tuesday 10 January 2023
Mum and family at early years workshop
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
Snowmen family
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