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A man in a navy blazer and glasses sitting in a mobility scooter in front of a university building, with text overlays about Black History Month and a story about living with sickle cell anaemia.

Hope, community and looking after yourself: a sicklecell warrior’s story

Thursday 15 October 2026

Continuing our series of articles for Black History Month, Glasgow dad Patrick Eneche shares what it means to live with sickle cell...
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Do you care for a child with a rare condition – join our online event on 4 October

Monday 4 September 2023
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Book your place on our Free School Meals webinar

Monday 4 September 2023
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Disabled children still excluded from school more than non-disabled peers

Wednesday 30 August 2023
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Calls intensify for energy social tariff

Friday 25 August 2023
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Contact first: Research grant awarded to investigate what deters under-represented communities from accessing health care services

Wednesday 23 August 2023
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A good reason to be kind to yourself if you’re struggling this summer holiday

Friday 18 August 2023
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Have your say on government plans to improve the lives of disabled people

Thursday 17 August 2023
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Deadline approaches to make sure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Tuesday 15 August 2023
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Calling all practitioners – did you know Contact is now certified CPD provider?

Monday 14 August 2023
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School transport for disabled children in England: top 5 questions answered

Friday 11 August 2023
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At risk children and carers in line for autumn Covid booster

Thursday 10 August 2023
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Good News on Child Trust Funds

Friday 4 August 2023
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Summer holiday strategies for your family

Thursday 3 August 2023
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Children’s social care consultation event

Tuesday 1 August 2023
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“Unjustifiable and avoidable” gaps in healthcare for people with a learning disability from ethnic minorities 

Monday 31 July 2023
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MPs call for urgent reform of NHS dentistry including for disabled children

Friday 28 July 2023
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Education Committee says government ‘has more work to do’ on landmark childcare reforms

Thursday 27 July 2023
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MPs warn nearly a million teens missing out on savings in Child Trust Funds

Wednesday 26 July 2023