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Funding secured to continue By Your Side in Scotland

Friday 10 July 2026

We're delighted to share that Contact has received funding from The National Lottery Awards for All programme to develop our By Your Side service in Glasgow....
A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.
Government stalls on disabled children’s social care reform in England

Monday 16 March 2026
A group of people gather near a railing at a football stadium with green grass and red seats. The stadium, under a sunny sky, has "WREXHAM" written across the main stand.
Contact Cymru teams up with Wrexham AFC for disability sports event

Friday 13 March 2026
dad and boy at pottery class
New carer payment among benefit changes in Scotland

Thursday 12 March 2026
A teacher reading with a pupil
Government consults on school medical conditions guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026
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Brief overview of the Schools White Paper in England

Tuesday 10 March 2026
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New Universal Credit videos from our Family Finance Team

Tuesday 10 March 2026
Water running out of tap
Reduced water bills for disabled households announced

Monday 9 March 2026
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Cuts to post-16 school transport putting education at risk

Friday 6 March 2026
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Campaign to unlock £210million of young disabled people’s savings goes to parliament

Wednesday 4 March 2026
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The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026
Lollipop sign
2 March is secondary school National Offer Day in England and Wales – what happens now?

Monday 2 March 2026
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New flowchart to help claim Universal Credit for young people in education 

Wednesday 25 February 2026
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MPs turn a long-overdue spotlight on children’s mental health and education

Tuesday 24 February 2026
A young pupil in a blue polo shirt using an abacus as a teacher crouches next to her looking on.
How to share your views on schools white paper

Monday 23 February 2026
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Government announces new rights for children with SEND

Monday 23 February 2026
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Contact responds to Government’s £4 billion SEND investment

Monday 23 February 2026
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Government announces end to runaway independent special school fees

Friday 20 February 2026
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Disabled Children’s Partnership respond to white paper leak

Thursday 19 February 2026