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Disabled children missing from social care reform plan

Friday 29 May 2026

A major new government plan to reform children’s social care risks failing disabled children and their families yet again, Contact is warning....
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Parent carers across England unite to kick off this year’s National Parent Carer Participation conference

Monday 30 January 2023
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Disabled children and school exclusion: Your Top 5 questions answered

Thursday 26 January 2023
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Carers in England and Wales providing more hours of care than 10 years ago

Tuesday 24 January 2023
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What the school strikes mean for your child

Monday 23 January 2023
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We just made someone’s year! Our first £1,000 winner of 2023

Friday 20 January 2023
Many disabled children are missing out on their free school meals. Help us take action.
Contact calls for free school meals voucher scheme for disabled children

Thursday 19 January 2023
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Lack of SEND school places ‘not an isolated case’ as disabled children still locked out of education in England

Wednesday 18 January 2023
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Contact calls for energy bills social tariff

Tuesday 17 January 2023
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NI families to receive £600 energy support from today

Monday 16 January 2023
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School exclusions and SEN: Get expert advice at our Q&A for families in England

Thursday 12 January 2023
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How a Listening Ear call led to life-changing home adaptations

Thursday 12 January 2023
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Your views wanted on dental care access

Wednesday 11 January 2023
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Watch back our winter illnesses Ask the Expert Q&A

Tuesday 10 January 2023
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Fledglings shop now available in multiple languages

Friday 6 January 2023
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Absences, exclusions and anxiety: Your Top 5 school attendance questions answered

Thursday 8 December 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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Dad’s marathon run for Contact after twins’ premature birth and hemiplegia diagnosis

Tuesday 27 September 2022
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DLA Higher Rate Mobility for children with behavioural issues: your Top 5 questions answered

Wednesday 21 September 2022