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Young child in wheelchair playing sports

Government to fund PE and sports access for SEND pupils

Thursday 22 May 2025

This applies in England only. The government has announced a new programme to improve access to school sports for pupils with special...
A graphic with text on a teal background. The text reads: "Disabled children and families have a human right to proper health and care. Councils must #CountDisabledChildrenIn." This campaign highlights the urgency for action. The bottom includes contact information for the Disabled Children's Partnership and colorful balloon illustrations.
Councils urged to remember disabled children in spring budget planning as part of new DCP campaign

Monday 17 January 2022
Covid vaccine vial
Mum shares advice on getting Covid booster for high-risk children over 12

Thursday 13 January 2022
Traffic lights
Helping you spot the signs of RSV with the traffic light system

Thursday 13 January 2022
Lothian bus on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Applications open for free bus travel for 5-21 year olds in Scotland

Wednesday 12 January 2022
A man wearing a red jacket stands with two children in front of a Silverstone circuit sign. The older child has curly hair and wears a face mask, while the younger one has straight hair and wears pink earmuffs. They are outside, with buildings and race track structures in the background.
Families ‘drive around the world’ at Silverstone!

Wednesday 12 January 2022
Covid vaccine vial
Contact urges clarity on Covid vaccine roll-out for high-risk children under 12

Monday 10 January 2022
Close-up of colorful numbered lottery balls from a weekly lottery machine in motion. The yellow balls with numbers 44, 47, and 48 are in sharp focus, while other green, blue, purple, and white balls move in the background, creating a sense of energy and anticipation.
Congratulations to our last Contact Lottery winner of 2021 – could 2022 be your winning year?

Friday 7 January 2022
Scotland flag at Edinburgh Castle
Timetable revealed for introduction of PIP replacement in Scotland

Wednesday 5 January 2022
Silhouetted crowd watching a vibrant fireworks display against the night sky. Multicolored bursts, including red, blue, and gold, illuminate the scene with intricate patterns and trails of light. The atmosphere is filled with festive excitement.
Happy New Year to all our families!

Saturday 1 January 2022
Parents lifting child to top of Christmas tree
A very Happy Christmas to all the families we’ve supported – and who’ve supported us – throughout 2021!

Saturday 25 December 2021
Crystal and her son Hayden on Channel 4 News
‘Our nightmare will finally end’: Families react as ministers agree to vaccinate high-risk 5-11-year-olds

Wednesday 22 December 2021
Covid vaccine vial
Covid booster vaccine: JCVI extends programme to some children aged 12-17

Wednesday 22 December 2021
Gloved hand holding up a Covid vaccine vial
JCVI recommends Covid vaccine for vulnerable 5-11-year-olds

Wednesday 22 December 2021
A red vintage telephone handset is connected to a long, curly red cord, placed on a white surface. The handset has circular designs on the earpiece and mouthpiece. The rest of the phone is not visible in the image.
Christmas opening hours for our advice helpline

Wednesday 22 December 2021
Nurse holding vaccine vials
Fresh NHS treatment hope for clinically vulnerable children who test positive for covid

Tuesday 21 December 2021
Infographic showing four signs of illness in babies. Clockwise from the top: a baby with a thermometer indicating a high temperature, a baby with a tissue for a dry cough that doesn't stop, a baby refusing food with text "Problems eating," and a baby with wheezy, fast, noisy breathing.
Watch our new animation about winter viruses in babies and toddlers

Tuesday 21 December 2021
Crystal and her son Hayden on Channel 4 News
WATCH: Desperate families of high-risk children urge Covid vaccine approval on Channel 4

Friday 17 December 2021
Photo of smartphone showing NHS app homescreen
NHS Covid Pass for international travel extended to children aged 12-15 in England

Thursday 16 December 2021