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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...
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Changes to the education system in Wales come into force today

Wednesday 1 September 2021
Two closed books with red covers and white pages sit stacked on a wooden surface in front of a blackboard. The letters "ABC" are written in yellow chalk on the blackboard, and two pieces of chalk, one yellow and one blue, lie on the wooden surface.
Back to school and a new routine

Tuesday 31 August 2021
A diverse group of people, including children and adults, some standing and some sitting, are gathered together in a forest. They are smiling and waving at the camera. The background is filled with tall trees and greenery, creating a serene outdoor setting.
Leicestershire families enjoy a day of fun and activities in the sun!

Friday 27 August 2021
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Worried about the return to school in England? Listen to our new podcast episode

Thursday 26 August 2021
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Children and young people to be removed from UK shielding patient list

Wednesday 25 August 2021
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What to do if your eligible child hasn’t been invited for a Covid vaccine yet

Tuesday 24 August 2021
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What is Child Disability Payment in Scotland? Find out in our Facebook Q&A

Monday 23 August 2021
A young child with brown hair sits at a wooden table, staring intently at a large tablet screen. The room is well-lit with natural light streaming in from a nearby window. The child appears to be seated indoors, with a focused expression on their face.
Contact grant helps give children with rare condition access to ground-breaking technology

Monday 23 August 2021
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Congratulations to our HemiHelp book giveaway winners!

Friday 20 August 2021
Find out more about Contact's 1-2-1 support service for parents and carers
‘We totally get it’: meet the parents who dedicate their days to chatting with carers

Wednesday 18 August 2021
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Clinically vulnerable children start to get invited for vaccine

Tuesday 17 August 2021
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Resources to help parents as children prepare for new school term

Monday 16 August 2021
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Families want answers as to why vaccine roll-out delayed

Thursday 12 August 2021
A young man wearing glasses and a blue shirt with white and yellow stripes smiles next to a woman with braided hair and a navy jacket over a white polka dot blouse. They are posing closely, both smiling warmly against a plain background.
Support Maureen’s call for Covid-19 recovery funding

Monday 9 August 2021
Classroom scene - books and chalk in front of a blackboard
What will happen when pupils in Scotland return to school next week?

Monday 9 August 2021
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Hit with energy bill hikes? Here’s what you can do

Friday 6 August 2021
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Have your say on integrated services guidance for disabled children

Thursday 5 August 2021
A vaccine vial labeled "Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19, Injection Only" is held by gloved hands. A syringe is being inserted into the vial to draw out the vaccine. The background is yellow.
16- and 17-year-olds to get Covid vaccine

Wednesday 4 August 2021