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Inside the Scottish Parliament building.

Benefits changes announced in the Scottish 2026 Budget

Friday 16 January 2026

This news story applies to families in Scotland only. On Tuesday, Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced the Scottish Budget for 2026/7. Below...

A group of people, including children and adults, wearing red helmets and climbing harnesses, are standing in an outdoor area with a wooden fence and a climbing wall in the background. They look happy, with one child making a hand gesture towards the camera.
Government extends holiday free meals programme

Monday 1 September 2025

Boy playing on the beach next to wheelchair
Summer days out to remember: Joy, connections and first-time adventures

Friday 29 August 2025

Disabled teen refused school transport due to unfair ‘loophole’ in English law

Thursday 28 August 2025

Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Invite your MP to the Fight For Ordinary September drop-in!

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Potty training
Upcoming Brighter Beginnings workshops for early years parents

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Primary school building and playground
What to do if your child doesn’t yet have a school place

Tuesday 26 August 2025

An open blue backpack on a yellow background. Poking out of the bag are colour pencils splayed in a fan shape, some scissors and paper.
Back-to-school checklist for families with disabled children

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Question marks on overlapping cardboard cut outs
What’s in a name? We’d love to hear your thoughts – and you could win £50!

Monday 18 August 2025

A man rides a blue bicycle while guiding a child seated on a connected yellow tricycle. They are outdoors, surrounded by grass, a brick wall, and other people walking or standing nearby.
What families need to know about preparing for Universal Credit

Thursday 14 August 2025

Interior of empty school bus
Young disabled people and their parents speak out on post 16 school transport cuts in England

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Close up of hands typing on a laptop with a superimposed screen depicting chat with AI.
AI doesn’t understand families – but we do!

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Council tax bill with some pound coins on top
Your views wanted on Council Tax, parental leave & safeguarding

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Screenshot of the NHS App on an iPhone
NHS App prevents parents ordering vital medications

Monday 11 August 2025

The hands of a medical professional giving someone a vaccine shot
Covid & flu vaccine details announced

Thursday 7 August 2025

Two boys with hemiplegia, sit at a school desk looking at a computer
SEN units

Wednesday 6 August 2025

Graphic with text that says 'Contact Awards 2025' with stars and streamers
Thanks to all our wonderful awards nominators!

Monday 4 August 2025

Jeanette and Rose hugging
Disabled teen ‘achieved her potential in life’ thanks to Contact support

Thursday 31 July 2025

Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025