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A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.

Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025

This applies in England only. Since the Chancellor presented her Budget on Wednesday, talk in some quarters has turned to how the...
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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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Disabled people in UK set to get £150 cost-of-living payment from today

Tuesday 20 September 2022
Charlie, one of Contact's London Marathon runners in 2022
Meet our London Marathon runner Charlie

Friday 16 September 2022
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Want to know more about supporting your child as they prepare for adulthood? Sign up to watch our series of webinars this autumn

Tuesday 13 September 2022
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Need help with school transport? Join our Facebook Q&A on Thursday!

Friday 9 September 2022
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Queen Elizabeth II has died, palace announces

Thursday 8 September 2022
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Energy rescue plan won’t address extra disability costs

Thursday 8 September 2022
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Don’t miss out on your free NHS flu jab this autumn

Wednesday 7 September 2022
Child receiving an injection into their upper arm while their mother comforts them.
Autumn Covid booster campaign launches

Tuesday 6 September 2022
Join our Facebook Q&A on the DLA higher rate mobility component and SMI and disruptive behaviour rules
Join our Facebook Q&A to learn about DLA higher rate mobility

Friday 2 September 2022
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Cost of living payment date announced for families on tax credits

Friday 2 September 2022
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£400 energy scheme to apply in Northern Ireland

Tuesday 30 August 2022
Young teenage boy with parents
Adult Disability Payment rolled out across whole of Scotland

Monday 29 August 2022
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£500 Wales carer payment deadline extended

Friday 26 August 2022
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Contact joins charities calling on PM candidates for immediate help for families

Friday 26 August 2022
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Contact comments on energy price cap announced by Ofgem today

Friday 26 August 2022
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Getting ready to get back to school

Thursday 25 August 2022
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Parent carer ‘over the moon’ after winning £10,000 jackpot in our weekly lottery

Wednesday 24 August 2022