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Highlights from our Building Resilience programme in Wales – and what’s next

Friday 20 June 2025

Last year, Contact secured a three-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to launch a new project across Wales. Called...
42% of parent carers couldn't afford any heating last winter
Out of Energy: Tell the government to act now

Friday 29 April 2022
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Need help completing your child’s DLA form?

Tuesday 26 April 2022
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Tell your MP to #SENDABetterMessage

Tuesday 19 April 2022
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Meet Hannah, our new Fundraising Assistant!

Tuesday 19 April 2022
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Carer’s Allowance: Your 5 top questions answered 

Thursday 14 April 2022
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What do you think about the government’s plans for children with SEND in England?

Tuesday 12 April 2022
A smiling child sits in a black and pink wheelchair on a dirt path in a wooded area. She is holding a stick with a pink ball on top and appears to be in an outdoor, natural environment. A person's leg wearing jeans and trainers is partially visible on the right.
Families enjoy outdoor adventures thanks to generous Freemason grant

Tuesday 12 April 2022
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Out of Energy: Parent Stephenie talks to Channel 4 News

Friday 8 April 2022
Crystal and her son Hayden on Channel 4 News
Don’t forget families with disabled children in Covid inquiry, says DCP

Thursday 7 April 2022
DLA Higher Rate Mobility: watch our webinar for advice
Watch our webinar: Claiming DLA higher rate mobility for children with learning disabilities or autism

Wednesday 6 April 2022
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Delays to housing adaptations is blighting disabled children’s lives

Wednesday 6 April 2022
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Child Funeral Fund introduced in Northern Ireland in June

Tuesday 5 April 2022
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Largest energy price hike hits disabled households today

Friday 1 April 2022
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Tell the government what you think about its SEND Review proposals for England

Tuesday 29 March 2022
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Scottish Child Payment increases to £20 per week from April

Monday 28 March 2022
Photo of mum and child with banner saying:Facebook Q&A Carer's Allowance, Thursday 31 March 10am-12pm
Need advice about Carer’s Allowance? Join our Facebook Q&A on 31 March

Friday 25 March 2022
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One-off £500 payment announced for carers in Wales

Friday 25 March 2022
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Listen to our RSV podcast in Arabic, Polish, Somali and Welsh!

Friday 25 March 2022