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Satisfaction uptick for Contact’s advice services

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Twice a year, we run a survey all about our information, advice and support (IAS) services. In September 2026, we saw an...

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Thinking about claiming Universal Credit for your disabled son or daughter?Get advice in our special Facebook Q&A this Thursday, 2 March

Monday 27 February 2023

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Contact’s Helpline team offer top grade service

Friday 24 February 2023

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Share your views on accessible transport

Thursday 23 February 2023

Watch our 3 new films about DLA in English, العربية (Arabic), Polski (Polish), and Soomaalida (Somali)

Wednesday 22 February 2023

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Parent carers among top winners of £35,000 in our weekly lottery

Tuesday 21 February 2023

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Free school meals scheme in London shows why we must ensure disabled children don’t miss out

Monday 20 February 2023

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Parent carer forum membership smashes 110,000!

Friday 17 February 2023

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New to DLA or Child Disability Payment? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A

Thursday 16 February 2023

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Are you looking to run the London Marathon? We have places!

Wednesday 15 February 2023

Your Strep A questions answered

Tuesday 14 February 2023

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Help us make a difference in 2023

Friday 10 February 2023

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Large increase in teenage girls identified as having a disability

Thursday 9 February 2023

Infographic showing common myths about claiming DLA

It’s time to bust some myths about DLA!

Wednesday 8 February 2023

NEW Virtual workshop for practitioners this February – Supporting Children with Anxiety

Tuesday 7 February 2023

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DCP comments on government’s social care strategy

Thursday 2 February 2023

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Persistent absence in schools: have your say