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NHS 10-year plan paves way for GP-led neighbourhood health teams

Tuesday 8 July 2025

New "neighbourhood teams" will provide care for disabled children/those with complex health needs under plans unveiled by the government. Under proposals set...
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Have you told the government what you think about the SEND review green paper yet?

Thursday 26 May 2022
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Campaign for help towards energy bills gathers momentum – take action today

Wednesday 25 May 2022
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Want to help us improve our HemiHelp information, support and advice services?

Wednesday 25 May 2022
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Thinking about getting involved in our annual Dinosaur Day fundraiser this year? Read this message from the family behind it all!

Tuesday 24 May 2022
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Radical reset of children’s social care ‘unavoidable’ as review urges £2.6bn injection

Monday 23 May 2022
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New parent workshop dates just released!

Thursday 19 May 2022
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Set up a Facebook Fundraiser this Dinosaur Day!

Monday 16 May 2022
Middlesex University students' fundraising gig for Contact
Huge thanks to Middlesex University Students for supporting Contact!

Friday 13 May 2022
42% of parent carers couldn't afford any heating last winter
Contact calls for government to cancel disabled household energy rebate recovery

Wednesday 11 May 2022
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Share your family’s story in the Family Review survey

Tuesday 10 May 2022
Tell the government what you think about its SEND Review proposals for England
Accessible SEND Review Green Paper now available

Monday 9 May 2022
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Disabled children have a sweet time at Cadbury World thanks to Freemasons grant

Monday 9 May 2022
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93% approval rating for our online & helpline services

Friday 6 May 2022
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Your views needed on mental health support

Thursday 5 May 2022
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Contact awarded funding to improve parent and young people involvement in SEND services in England

Wednesday 4 May 2022
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Meet our London Marathon runner Louise!

Tuesday 3 May 2022
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