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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...
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
England to ban use of mobile phones in schools

Tuesday 24 October 2023
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Universal Credit managed migration starts in Northern Ireland

Thursday 19 October 2023
School desk with workbooks and stationary
England secondary school applications deadline approaches

Wednesday 18 October 2023
Piggy bank with Child Trust Fund written on the side
Parents and young people ‘unaware’ of potential cash windfall

Tuesday 17 October 2023
A child in a red checkered shirt and jeans balances on a stack of logs while holding the hand of an adult man in a gray shirt and sunglasses. The background shows green trees and other people enjoying the outdoors.
No transitional protection for families with looked-after children moving onto Universal Credit

Monday 16 October 2023
A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.
Q&A for parent carers: Grants, home adaptations and financial help schemes

Wednesday 11 October 2023
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
Contact’s advice secures benefits for parent carers

Tuesday 10 October 2023
Graphic depicting lunchbox and with a banana on top - free school meals
Free School Meals – extra resources and your questions answered

Monday 9 October 2023
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
MPs recommend mental health absence code and expansion of free school meals to reduce parent fines and tackle school absence

Wednesday 27 September 2023
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Watch our Free School Meals webinar

Tuesday 26 September 2023
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£300 cost of living payment dates announced

Monday 25 September 2023
Graphic showing money wasted by councils on appeal tribunals
Councils in England waste £60 million on court disputes about support for children with special educational needs

Monday 25 September 2023
Event flyer for TSC drop in day on 30 September 2023 at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Contact Scotland hosting TSC drop-in day – come along!

Thursday 21 September 2023
Vision testing device
Have your say on eye testing in special schools

Wednesday 20 September 2023
Free School Meals campaign banner featuring lunchbox graphic
Lawyers lend support to free school meals campaign

Tuesday 19 September 2023
A group of four people are smiling and laughing together in an outdoor park with playground equipment in the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds. They are dressed warmly in jackets and hoodies, suggesting a chilly day.
Let’s talk about Matthew!

Thursday 14 September 2023
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Government consults on changes to benefits Work Capability Assessment

Tuesday 12 September 2023
Child celebrating in a cloud of confetti after parent wins the lottery
Parent carers take home £23k in jackpot prizes

Friday 8 September 2023