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National Conference for parent carer forums 

Thursday 12 February 2026

We were proud to support this years National Conference for parent carer forums with the Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) on...
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Worried about your disabled child’s school attendance in England?

Tuesday 1 November 2022
Jeremy Hunt MP
What we want to see in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Monday 31 October 2022
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97% broadband social tariff customers missing out – are you?

Thursday 27 October 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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96% satisfaction rating for Contact website

Friday 21 October 2022
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Contact lands £39k grant to secure long-term support for Northern Ireland families  

Thursday 20 October 2022
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Record number of Contact Lottery winners last week!

Tuesday 18 October 2022
Children with Fledglings sensory toys at Alder Hey Children's hospital
Creating a sensory-friendly space for children visiting hospital: Project report now published

Friday 14 October 2022
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Our advice as England secondary school applications deadline approaches

Thursday 13 October 2022
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Learn about social care assessments for families in England at our Facebook Q&A

Tuesday 11 October 2022
Movement for Good awards October 2022
Nominate Contact to win £1000 for family support

Tuesday 11 October 2022
Child hugging monkey character at Milkshake Live event
Families have a fantastic time with their favourite characters at Milkshake! Live

Friday 7 October 2022
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Don’t miss out on our upcoming autumn events

Thursday 6 October 2022
Infographic for the DCP's state of the nation survey October 2022
Tell the Disabled Children’s Partnership what’s affecting your family

Wednesday 5 October 2022
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November dates set for second instalment of £650 Cost of Living payment

Tuesday 4 October 2022
London Marathon runner Louise holding her medal
Congratulations to our London Marathon Runners

Monday 3 October 2022
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Good luck to all our marathon runners this weekend!

Thursday 29 September 2022
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Why you should submit a meter reading before price hike hits on 1 October

Wednesday 28 September 2022