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Free School Meals campaign shortlisted for Charity Award

Friday 17 May 2024

Contact is delighted that the free school meals campaign led by parent campaigner Natalie Hay, has been shortlisted for a Charity Award...

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Contact NI brings rare condition families together

Monday 12 February 2024

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You won’t believe the luck of these two parent carer sisters!

Friday 9 February 2024

Latest Disability Action Plan falls short for families of disabled children

Thursday 8 February 2024

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Contact calls for increase in the Disabled Facilities Grant

Wednesday 7 February 2024

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Final low-income cost of living payments go out from this week

Wednesday 7 February 2024

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Parent carer forums in action: Playtime for all children in Bedfordshire

Tuesday 6 February 2024

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This February, find out why Parent Participation Matters!

Thursday 1 February 2024

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Parent carers among top winners in the Contact Weekly Lottery last year

Tuesday 30 January 2024

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Universal Credit for disabled students: your top 5 questions answered

Monday 29 January 2024

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Have you applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant for your disabled child?

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Winter virus Facebook Live Q&A session

Rewatch our winter illnesses Q&A with leading specialist

Tuesday 23 January 2024

Share your views on SEND mediation standards

Monday 22 January 2024

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DCP launches Manifesto 2024

Friday 19 January 2024

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Warm Home Discount Scheme letters sent out

Wednesday 17 January 2024

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Spaces still available on our free online workshops for London parents with an autistic child – no diagnosis required

Tuesday 16 January 2024

Contact supporter Caroline runs the London Marathon in 2023.

Join our London Marathon team – only two places left!

Tuesday 16 January 2024

Universal Credit sign in job centre window

Confused about claiming Universal Credit for a young disabled person in education? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A on 18 January!

Monday 15 January 2024

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Parents in England: apply for primary school places before Sunday deadline

Friday 12 January 2024

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