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Two women are reading books together in a cozy room. One, with long braids and a purple floral top, is smiling at the book, while the other, in a pink shirt, is focusing on the

Disabled children missing from social care reform plan

Friday 29 May 2026

A major new government plan to reform children’s social care risks failing disabled children and their families yet again, Contact is warning....
DinoDay school resources poster
Could your child’s primary school join us this DinoDay?

Tuesday 23 May 2023
Empty classroom chairs in a row
MPs hear evidence on school absence of disabled children

Monday 22 May 2023
Poster for Parallel Windsor event on July 2, 2023, featuring Windsor Castle at the top. Activities listed include races (1K, 5K, 10K), music, sport, art, storytelling, food, and drink. Sponsors and supporters include Sure and Contact, promoting inclusivity for all ages and abilities.
#MakeHistory with Contact at a festival of inclusivity and challenge events!

Friday 19 May 2023
Blackburn with Darwen Parents in Partnership' stall at an information day event
A round-up of the important work of parent carer forums

Thursday 18 May 2023
Photo of DinoDay 2023 t-shirt and activity planner
DinoDay is off to a roarsome start – thanks to you!

Tuesday 16 May 2023
Autism Central logo
Could you be an autism Peer Educator?

Monday 15 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 logo
Our Listening Ear Service is here for you this Mental Health Awareness Week

Monday 15 May 2023
Still from Contact's animation video
Watch our new animation all about us!

Friday 12 May 2023
John Roberts and Joseph - Child Trust Fund campaigners
Overwhelming support for Child Trust Fund campaign

Wednesday 10 May 2023
Child in a park jumping in the air wearing a green DinoDay t-shirt
Stomp & Roar! Are you ready for our DinoDay Challenge?

Tuesday 9 May 2023
Kindle e-reader on a desk
Browse our new bookshelf of e-publications!

Thursday 4 May 2023
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Managed migration roll-out: your questions answered

Wednesday 3 May 2023
Jobcentre plus building
Britain-wide “managed migration” to Universal Credit roll-out to start in June 2023

Friday 28 April 2023
Family with young children
It’s Undiagnosed Children’s Day 2023

Friday 28 April 2023
Mum feeding child
National Living Wage rise spells bad news for carers

Wednesday 26 April 2023
London Marathon runner and Guinness World Record holder, Jeremy Wright
Thank you to all our amazing London Marathon runners!

Tuesday 25 April 2023
A young boy wearing a black and white shirt prepares to take a basketball shot in an indoor court, concentrating intently. A green curtain hangs in the background.
Better Together Through Sport days for families in West Yorkshire this summer

Monday 24 April 2023
London Marathon 2023 runner Jeremy
Good luck to our amazing London Marathon runners for 2023!

Friday 21 April 2023