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Free online workshops in May for parents in London and the Midlands caring for children with autism

Friday 3 May 2024

We have lots of FREE online parent workshops for parent carers of children with autism coming up this May as part of...
Contact joins calls for Autumn Statement commitment to unpaid carer support

Thursday 16 November 2023
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21% increase in calls to Contact’s helpline about exclusion of disabled children from school

Wednesday 15 November 2023
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Children with cystic fibrosis look set to be denied lifesaving treatment

Tuesday 14 November 2023
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Carer’s Allowance replacement to launch in Scotland from Sunday

Tuesday 14 November 2023
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Scottish Child Winter Heating Payment being made from November

Monday 13 November 2023
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Persistent absence initiatives must focus on children with SEN

Wednesday 8 November 2023
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Could you be one of our DLA Supporter volunteers?

Tuesday 7 November 2023
Disabled children’s social care law to be reviewed

Monday 6 November 2023
Grants, home adaptations and financial help for parent carers: your top questions answered

Thursday 2 November 2023
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Win £500 of Christmas goodies in Contact’s first ever charity raffle!

Wednesday 1 November 2023
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8 tips to help your disabled child have a calmer Halloween and Bonfire Night

Friday 27 October 2023
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What to expect from a Universal Credit managed migration notice

Thursday 26 October 2023
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Contact speaks out about support for carers

Tuesday 24 October 2023
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England to ban use of mobile phones in schools

Tuesday 24 October 2023
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Universal Credit managed migration starts in Northern Ireland

Thursday 19 October 2023
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England secondary school applications deadline approaches

Wednesday 18 October 2023
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Parents and young people ‘unaware’ of potential cash windfall

Tuesday 17 October 2023
No transitional protection for families with looked-after children moving onto Universal Credit

Monday 16 October 2023