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Child and parent looking at lava lamp

Have your say about improving care and support for people living with rare conditions

Monday 13 April 2026

The Genetic Alliance UK has launched a new campaign called “Future for Rare.” The campaign aims to bring together people affected by...
A mother and her teenager son sitting together smiling at the camera.
Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Warrington parent carer forum
A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025
Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
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Thursday 13 November 2025
An older man and woman sit on a wooden bench outdoors, each holding a young girl in matching yellow tops. The three contact award finalists smile on a sunny day, surrounded by green grass and trees.
Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interior of empty school bus
Deadline approaches for MP’s school transport inquiry

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Contact colleagues dressed in Santa hats in front of a Contact banner.
Contact staff step into Santa’s shoes to support families

Friday 7 November 2025
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Initiative puts families at its heart to transform support for neurodivergent children in primary school

Thursday 6 November 2025
A child and an adult sit at a table in a pottery studio, painting a ceramic duck. The boy is focused on his work, holding a paintbrush and applying yellow paint to the duck while the adult smiles and watches. Paint palettes and other ceramic items are on the table.
How will Universal Credit cuts impact disabled parent carers?

Wednesday 5 November 2025
Contact Awards finalist montage
Drum roll please… as we reveal our Contact Award 2025 finalists!

Wednesday 5 November 2025
John Roberts and Joseph - Child Trust Fund campaigners
Our new advice to help cut through Child Trust Fund confusion

Tuesday 4 November 2025
Three men at the top of a mountain taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact
Courageous dads conquer the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact!

Monday 3 November 2025
School Transport campaign with thanks to Motability Foundation. Blue and green image with bus
NAO transport report agrees with Contact that loophole in the law for 16 – 19 disabled learners puts them at risk of cuts

Friday 31 October 2025
Samantha and Lewis outside in the garden
Thousands of children with life-threatening conditions not getting vital NHS support

Thursday 30 October 2025
The Contact Awards 2025
Stay tuned for our Contact Awards finalists…

Wednesday 29 October 2025
HemiHelp event - children outside with arms in air after winning game of tug'o'war
Government’s plan for post-16 education and skills outlined in white paper

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Child and parent looking at lava lamp
Join our FREE online event for families with children who have a rare condition 

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Doctor and child with stethescope
Breaking down barriers to healthcare – listen to Contact’s latest podcast episode

Friday 24 October 2025
A child holding a tablet smiling at the camera, with her parent standing next to her with her arm around her.
Scotland families: we’re here to guide your child’s journey into adulthood

Thursday 23 October 2025