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The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026

Today on Radio 4’s SEND in the Spotlight, mum Becci Tobin, a Contact Changemaker, has spoken about the importance of the health...

A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.

Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025

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Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025

The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025

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Today’s Budget: what it means for families with disabled children

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Government to reassess Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Tuesday 25 November 2025

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The winners of the Contact Awards 2025 are….

Monday 24 November 2025

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Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025

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Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025

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Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025

A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025

Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament

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Thursday 13 November 2025

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Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Deadline approaches for MP’s school transport inquiry

Tuesday 11 November 2025

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Contact staff step into Santa’s shoes to support families

Friday 7 November 2025

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Initiative puts families at its heart to transform support for neurodivergent children in primary school

Thursday 6 November 2025

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How will Universal Credit cuts impact disabled parent carers?

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Drum roll please… as we reveal our Contact Award 2025 finalists!