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Contact responds to Welfare Reform bill vote

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Tonight MPs voted on the Government's Pathways to Work Green Paper, which proposes changes to make claiming Personal Independence Payment and Universal...
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Children with SEND have higher rates of severe absence from school

Thursday 10 March 2022
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Direct Payments Q&A: Get advice about managing your child’s social care on 10 March

Monday 7 March 2022
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Viral infections post-Covid: a GOSH doctor’s advice to parents of disabled children

Monday 7 March 2022
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In remembrance of our wonderful SEN expert and parent adviser, Jill Hardman

Thursday 3 March 2022
A woman with a white sweater is sitting on a brown sofa, smiling at a young boy in a white T-shirt who is standing in front of her with his hands on her lap. There are various household items on a nearby table.
Consultation on new benefit to replace Carer’s Allowance in Scotland

Wednesday 2 March 2022
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Rare Disease Day 2022: advice for families as England launches first action plan

Monday 28 February 2022
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SEND parent wins £1,000 jackpot after joining Contact Lottery to help other families

Friday 25 February 2022
Young children wearing masks to school
Parents of clinically vulnerable children voice concerns over lifting of restrictions today in England

Thursday 24 February 2022
A young girl sits in a wheelchair in a cozy living room with hardwood floors, large windows, and potted plants. She has her arms wrapped around her knees. A black dog with a red collar is walking away from its bed on the floor.
Living with Covid strategy announced in England

Tuesday 22 February 2022
Cost of living crisis: 6 things that parent carers can do now
Cost of living crisis: 6 things all families with disabled children can do now

Tuesday 22 February 2022
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Discrimination faced by black children in mental health services

Tuesday 22 February 2022
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New patron helps Contact cook up a storm

Monday 21 February 2022
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Vulnerable must be prioritised as vaccine rolled out to all children

Thursday 17 February 2022
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Learn about winter colds at our Facebook Live event

Wednesday 16 February 2022
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Disabled households more likely to be food insecure

Tuesday 15 February 2022
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Government seeks views on attendance in school in England

Friday 11 February 2022
A woman wearing a mask stands next to a table with brochures and leaflets. Behind her is a tree mural with colorful leaves on the wall. A banner next to the table reads "contact for families with disabled children." An exit sign is visible above the mural.
Our By Your Side team get ready to support families in hospitals again

Wednesday 9 February 2022
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.
New Podcast to help spot winter virus RSV in young ones

Tuesday 8 February 2022