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Highlights from our Building Resilience programme in Wales – and what’s next

Friday 20 June 2025

Last year, Contact secured a three-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to launch a new project across Wales. Called...
A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.
Solving the SEND crisis inquiry seeks your views

Thursday 9 January 2025
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Family get Christmas miracle with £10k Contact Weekly Lottery win

Wednesday 8 January 2025
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Contact reacts to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Wednesday 8 January 2025
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Carer’s Allowance overpayments – tell us more!

Tuesday 7 January 2025
Teenager school pupils taking exam
Lack of school or college transport forces over 16’s to stay at home

Tuesday 7 January 2025
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Happy New Year!

Wednesday 1 January 2025
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Happy Christmas everyone!

Wednesday 25 December 2024
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Government publishes school attendance measures

Thursday 19 December 2024
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Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services

Thursday 19 December 2024
Three children wearing blue vests sit at a table in a classroom. The child in the center stands, smiling and making a peace sign. The other two, seated on either side, also smile and make peace signs. Art supplies and papers are on the table.
Thanks for supporting our Lifeline Appeal

Wednesday 18 December 2024
A woman with and two children stand outside, smiling and making hand signs. The older child wears a black hoodie, the younger one has pigtails, all under a clear blue sky with trees in the background.
Almost 1/3 families with disabled children live in unsuitable homes 

Monday 16 December 2024
Disabled child and non-disabled children taking part in a finger painting activity
Inclusive winter holiday events around Scotland

Thursday 12 December 2024
Parent campaigners in parliament with MP Ben Coleman
Parent campaigners take Counting the Costs to parliament

Thursday 5 December 2024
A teacher and a young student with Down syndrome examine a small green object through a magnifying glass, amidst tools and electronic components. The student in the red jacket listens intently as the teacher smiles.
Government announces £780m SEND capital funding

Thursday 5 December 2024
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Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs

Wednesday 4 December 2024
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Double your donation to life-changing services today

Tuesday 3 December 2024
A teacher helps students with a craft activity at a table covered with colorful paper. Children surround the teacher, some focused on the project, while others look on. The wall displays kid artwork, including a snowman and a tree.
Your top questions on EHC plans answered

Thursday 28 November 2024
A child sits on a bus seat, with their hand near their mouth, looking out the window. Light filters through the bus's blue-tinted interior. Other passengers can be seen seated in the background.
Children’s social care inquiry reopens

Wednesday 27 November 2024