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The Contact Weekly Lottery celebrates its 4th birthday!

Monday 15 July 2024

July marks four years since we launched the Contact Lottery, our exciting game that gives players a chance of winning cash prizes...
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Demand action from Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget

Wednesday 14 February 2024
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Apply this month for free childcare hours for two-year-olds

Tuesday 13 February 2024
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From empowering parent carer voices to encouraging common understanding of conditions : How parent carer forums are transforming lives

Tuesday 13 February 2024
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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
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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
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Rewatch our winter illnesses Q&A with leading specialist

Tuesday 23 January 2024
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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