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Summer days out to remember: Joy, connections and first-time adventures

Friday 29 August 2025

As we wave goodbye to the long summer break, we hope the memories of Contact’s fun activity days throughout August stick around...
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
Listen to our top tips for stays in hospital

Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Latest news from Disabled Children’s Partnership

Tuesday 4 May 2021
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Families speak out about vaccines on BBC Breakfast News

Friday 30 April 2021
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It’s Undiagnosed Children’s Day 2021

Friday 30 April 2021
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – applications for 4th grant now open

Tuesday 27 April 2021
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“I couldn’t have done it without you” – How calls to Contact’s helpline lead to benefit awards

Monday 26 April 2021
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Contact’s parent champions give evidence to the House of Lords

Friday 23 April 2021
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New podcasts and videos on coronavirus financial support schemes

Thursday 22 April 2021
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Changes for Scotland unpaid carers self-registering for Covid-19 vaccine

Wednesday 21 April 2021
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97% website users satisfied with our advice

Friday 16 April 2021
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DLA claims now accepted after six months in the UK rather than two years

Thursday 15 April 2021
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Our response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report.

Tuesday 13 April 2021
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Live in North Wales or West Mids? Take a look at our exciting new events for disabled children and their siblings!

Tuesday 13 April 2021
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How parent carer forums have risen to the challenge during the pandemic

Monday 12 April 2021
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Important information about face coverings (England only)

Thursday 8 April 2021
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Two-thirds of families want Covid vaccine for their child

Thursday 8 April 2021
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Welsh Government announces new payment for bereaved parents

Thursday 1 April 2021
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National Living Wage to increase but Carer’s Allowance earnings limit frozen

Wednesday 31 March 2021