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A Universal Credit rollout roadside sign.

Last chance to tell government to stop Universal Credit cuts

Friday 27 June 2025

The government's consultation on some of the changes announced in the Pathways for Work disability reform green paper closes on Monday 30 June....
Picture of a syringe and vial of the Covid Pfizer vaccine
All UK children aged 12-15 to be offered Covid vaccine

Monday 13 September 2021
A turquoise graphic from Disabled Children's Partnership, titled "Services disabled children and parents missed in the pandemic." It lists delays to equipment provision, physiotherapy, EHCP/SEN plans, surgery, hydrotherapy, and speech therapy, among others. #LeftInLockdown.
New DCP report: Disabled children and their families still reeling from impact of pandemic 18 months on

Friday 10 September 2021
Agustin Crespo with his three children on bike
Cycling supremo rides across Britain in 9 days to raise money for families with disabled children

Thursday 9 September 2021
A pair of black headphones
Listen to our new podcast on Child Disability Payment in Scotland

Tuesday 7 September 2021
Happy family photo of mum, dad and their teenage son with Down Syndrome
Here’s how a free new service has been life-changing for parents of disabled children

Monday 6 September 2021
Covid vaccine vial
Autistic children and others aged 12-15 eligible for Covid-19 vaccine under expanded JCVI advice

Friday 3 September 2021
Father, mum and baby looking at a laptop screen
Received advice from Contact? Tell us what you think!

Friday 3 September 2021
Covid vaccination bottles
Third vaccine shot for people with severely weakened immune systems announced

Thursday 2 September 2021
Child sitting on floor doing homework
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
Lollipop sign
Worried about the return to school in England? Listen to our new podcast episode

Thursday 26 August 2021
Children sat on a bench in a park
Children and young people to be removed from UK shielding patient list

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

Tuesday 24 August 2021
A pile of British banknotes and coins
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
Child reading Oti Mabuse's book
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