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Contact's Policy & Public Affairs Officer Imogen standing in front of Parliament and a red London bus

Council report lets down disabled children

Thursday 25 July 2024

Contact’s policy officer, Imogen Steele has given give her assessment of the ISOS Partnership report (England) published today. The report, commissioned by...
Find out more about Contact's 1-2-1 support service for parents and carers
‘We totally get it’: meet the parents who dedicate their days to chatting with carers

Wednesday 18 August 2021
Arm receiving vaccination injection
Clinically vulnerable children start to get invited for vaccine

Tuesday 17 August 2021
Lollipop sign
Resources to help parents as children prepare for new school term

Monday 16 August 2021
Covid vaccine injection
Families want answers as to why vaccine roll-out delayed

Thursday 12 August 2021
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.
Support Maureen’s call for Covid-19 recovery funding

Monday 9 August 2021
Classroom scene - books and chalk in front of a blackboard
What will happen when pupils in Scotland return to school next week?

Monday 9 August 2021
Burning gas stove
Hit with energy bill hikes? Here’s what you can do

Friday 6 August 2021
Megaphone icon blue
Have your say on integrated services guidance for disabled children

Thursday 5 August 2021
A vaccine vial labeled "Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19, Injection Only" is held by gloved hands. A syringe is being inserted into the vial to draw out the vaccine. The background is yellow.
16- and 17-year-olds to get Covid vaccine

Wednesday 4 August 2021
Contact's first £1,000 lottery winner with child
Congratulations to our first £1,000 lottery winner!

Tuesday 3 August 2021
Picture of a syringe and vial of the Covid Pfizer vaccine
Government clarifies which children can get Covid vaccine in updated Green Book

Tuesday 3 August 2021
Arm receiving vaccination injection
Scottish children aged 12-17 from key groups to get vaccine before school return

Monday 2 August 2021
Young girl in wheelchair by the canal
Disability strategy fails to level up for disabled children

Wednesday 28 July 2021
A group of three people enjoying an outdoor event. A young man with glasses and a striped shirt stands next to a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Another woman sits in the foreground holding her chin thoughtfully. Trees are in the background.
Children and young people included in new national autism strategy for the first time

Wednesday 28 July 2021
Two young boys being home schooled
Lack of available support forcing disabled children into home education

Tuesday 27 July 2021
A blue banner for the Time to Talk Next Steps programme
Time to Talk project secures £500k to support disabled youngsters in post-Covid future

Monday 26 July 2021
The image features a logo with two light green hands holding a dark blue heart above the text "Listening Ear Service" in bold, dark blue letters, all set against a white background.
We’re here to listen, reassure and support you this summer

Saturday 24 July 2021
Drawstring bags with a heart and medical theme print, filled with items and tagged with a label showing a cartoon bear and the text "A Gift From" are shown. Multiple bags are closely packed together, each with a similar label and design.
Families of children with life-threatening heart conditions get vital support thanks to Contact grant

Friday 23 July 2021