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The SEND white paper on ISPs and EHC plans

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Since its publication, Contact’s policy and helpline teams have been looking in detail at the SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) white...
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NI families to receive £600 energy support from today

Monday 16 January 2023
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School exclusions and SEN: Get expert advice at our Q&A for families in England

Thursday 12 January 2023
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How a Listening Ear call led to life-changing home adaptations

Thursday 12 January 2023
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Your views wanted on dental care access

Wednesday 11 January 2023
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Watch back our winter illnesses Ask the Expert Q&A

Tuesday 10 January 2023
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Listen again to Contact’s Radio 4 Appeal and read Gemma’s story

Monday 9 January 2023
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Fledglings shop now available in multiple languages

Friday 6 January 2023
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Absences, exclusions and anxiety: Your Top 5 school attendance questions answered

Thursday 8 December 2022
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Social care assessments for disabled children and parents: Your Top 5 questions

Wednesday 26 October 2022
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Dad’s marathon run for Contact after twins’ premature birth and hemiplegia diagnosis

Tuesday 27 September 2022
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DLA Higher Rate Mobility for children with behavioural issues: your Top 5 questions answered

Wednesday 21 September 2022
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Silver medallist Paralympian Dan Bethell: ‘Sport is for everyone – and can change your life!’

Friday 17 September 2021
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Congratulations to our HemiHelp book giveaway winners!

Friday 20 August 2021
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£2,800 raised for HemiHelp by school pupils

Monday 12 July 2021
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The little boy behind DinoDay and our successful DLA campaign

Saturday 19 June 2021
A woman with long, wavy hair smiles while holding a brightly colored children's book titled "Dance Oti". The book cover features cartoon characters dancing and a prominent central character in red on a yellow background.
TV star Oti Mabuse debuts inclusive children’s picture book!

Friday 18 June 2021
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Disability Living Allowance for children in Scotland to be replaced by new benefit from 2020.

Monday 4 March 2019
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Disability Living Allowance eligibility – the top myths busted!

Tuesday 21 November 2017