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Contact calls for Universal Credit reform and social tariffs

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Contact is calling for Universal Credit fixes, social energy tariffs and investment in disabled children's services ahead of the chancellor's spring spending...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak holding up the Budget 2021 briefcase
Budget 2021 shows encouraging signs but falls short for families with disabled children, says DCP

Wednesday 27 October 2021
Photo of UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaking
Contact calls for increase in Carer’s Allowance earnings limit in budget tomorrow

Tuesday 26 October 2021
Children having lunch in a classroom
Disabled Children’s Partnership comments on new education funding for disabled children

Tuesday 26 October 2021
The hands of a medical professional giving someone a vaccine shot
How many doses of the Covid vaccine should my disabled child get?

Monday 25 October 2021
A group of people stand in a circle with their hands stacked together in the center. Each person is wearing a colorful sweater, showcasing various textures and patterns. The image conveys a sense of unity and teamwork.
Covid challenges can’t stop work of parent carer forums across England

Friday 22 October 2021
A woman with glasses and braided hair holds a baby dressed in a striped shirt while sitting on a blue fabric seat in a vehicle, likely a bus or train. The baby looks curiously at the camera. The interior is softly lit, and other passengers are blurred in the background.
Do you care for a baby or toddler? We’re here to help you

Thursday 21 October 2021
Nurse holding vaccine vials
National Covid vaccine booking service to open to 12-15 year olds

Tuesday 19 October 2021
Parents lifting child to top of Christmas tree
Fantastic news – our Fledglings 2021 Christmas Gift Shop is officially open!

Monday 18 October 2021
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.
500 Contact Weekly Lottery wins for our lucky supporters!

Friday 15 October 2021
A child finger painting at a desk
It’s now or never: Take action on funding for disabled children’s services

Thursday 14 October 2021
Child with snowman outside at winter
Keep coughs, colds and flu at bay this winter

Wednesday 13 October 2021
A smiling young man with glasses and a blue jacket is leaning in close to a smiling woman with braided hair and hoop earrings, who is wearing a polka-dotted blouse and a navy blazer. They are posing for a selfie against a plain background.
Family takes Covid-19 recovery campaign to Downing Street

Monday 11 October 2021
Image with a pink background and a red border featuring the following text in red: "Families with disabled children deserve decent homes that meet their needs." The bottom left of the image displays the word "contact," and the bottom right shows the hashtag #CountingTheCosts.
Mum has to carry five year old disabled son up and down treacherous stairs in ‘wholly unsuitable’ house

Friday 8 October 2021
A woman in a white winter hat with a black snowflake pattern smiles at a baby she is holding. The baby is wearing a light peach and white fuzzy hat and a purple winter coat. Both are bundled up in winter gear with a blurred background of trees.
Keeping your baby or toddler well this autumn and winter

Thursday 7 October 2021
Coins next to a calculator
Universal Credit uplift ends today

Wednesday 6 October 2021
Marathon runner Paul 2021
Congratulations to our incredible London Marathon runners!

Monday 4 October 2021
Mum Penny with Rosie in their home
Lack of space in family home impacts wellbeing of disabled children

Monday 4 October 2021
Group of runners at the starting line in Norfolk
Good luck to our amazing London Marathon runners this Sunday!

Friday 1 October 2021