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Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs

Wednesday 4 December 2024

62% of parent carers have given up work or reduced hours, on average losing £21,174 from their family income. Together with enormous...
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Take a look at our amazing impact in 2020/21

Tuesday 25 May 2021
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Does your child have regular hospital appointments or stays?

Monday 24 May 2021
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126 Contact lottery winners this year…so far!

Friday 21 May 2021
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Department for Education ends use of “expulsion” terminology after sector pressure

Tuesday 18 May 2021
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Friday 14 May 2021
DCP infographic - Despite restrictions easing, 3 in 4 disabled children are still socially isolated
Families still struggling to access support despite lockdown easing

Friday 14 May 2021
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Contact Campaigns Manager speaks to Work and Pensions Committee poverty inquiry

Thursday 13 May 2021
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Contact’s Covid-19 vaccine campaign – an update

Tuesday 11 May 2021
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Playing the Contact Weekly Lottery? Visit our new Facebook page!

Monday 10 May 2021
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Carer’s assessments in England: What are they and how do you get one?

Friday 7 May 2021
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Listen to our top tips for stays in hospital

Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Latest news from Disabled Children’s Partnership

Tuesday 4 May 2021
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Families speak out about vaccines on BBC Breakfast News

Friday 30 April 2021
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It’s Undiagnosed Children’s Day 2021

Friday 30 April 2021
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – applications for 4th grant now open

Tuesday 27 April 2021
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“I couldn’t have done it without you” – How calls to Contact’s helpline lead to benefit awards

Monday 26 April 2021
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Contact’s parent champions give evidence to the House of Lords

Friday 23 April 2021
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New podcasts and videos on coronavirus financial support schemes

Thursday 22 April 2021