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A teacher reading with a pupil

Government consults on school medical conditions guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on updated statutory guidance for supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies in schools.  The draft guidance...
HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk
Scottish Carer’s Allowance Supplement is now being paid

Monday 8 December 2025
Upset child sitting with head down in the school corridor as other children walk in the background.
Child Poverty Strategy welcome but no targeted measures to help disabled children

Friday 5 December 2025
Banner: Contact's winter appeal 2025, depicting a selection of stickers
Let’s make sure every parent carer feels seen, supported and less alone this winter

Thursday 4 December 2025
A group of children in a classroom with their arms raised. They are all wearing blue jumper school uniform.
What you think about SEN units

Wednesday 3 December 2025
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Government launches national conversation on SEND

Tuesday 2 December 2025
Two women sit on a park bench talking whilst another person walks nearby. Overlaid text reads, "Contact Ealing has been providing support to families for the past 40 years"—recently recognised with a Smiley Award.
Vote for our film and help us win a Smiley Award!

Monday 1 December 2025
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
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP holding a red briefcase outside Downing Street
Today’s Budget: what it means for families with disabled children

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Child and parent smiling at eachother
Government to reassess Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Tuesday 25 November 2025
A mum and dad with their daughter smiling for a family photo.
The winners of the Contact Awards 2025 are….

Monday 24 November 2025
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025
Graphic that says: Could you be one of Contact's new trustees
Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025
A mother and her teenager son sitting together smiling at the camera.
Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Warrington parent carer forum
A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025
Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
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Thursday 13 November 2025
An older man and woman sit on a wooden bench outdoors, each holding a young girl in matching yellow tops. The three contact award finalists smile on a sunny day, surrounded by green grass and trees.
Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025