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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...

Q&A for parent carers: Grants, home adaptations and financial help schemes

Wednesday 11 October 2023

Hand putting money into a piggy bank

Contact’s advice secures benefits for parent carers

Tuesday 10 October 2023

Graphic depicting lunchbox and with a banana on top - free school meals

Free School Meals – extra resources and your questions answered

Monday 9 October 2023

Classroom doors open to empty school hallway

MPs recommend mental health absence code and expansion of free school meals to reduce parent fines and tackle school absence

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Child eating packed lunch at school

Watch our Free School Meals webinar

Tuesday 26 September 2023

British bank note and coins

£300 cost of living payment dates announced

Monday 25 September 2023

Graphic showing money wasted by councils on appeal tribunals

Councils in England waste £60 million on court disputes about support for children with special educational needs

Monday 25 September 2023

Event flyer for TSC drop in day on 30 September 2023 at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

Contact Scotland hosting TSC drop-in day – come along!

Thursday 21 September 2023

Vision testing device

Have your say on eye testing in special schools

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Free School Meals campaign banner featuring lunchbox graphic

Lawyers lend support to free school meals campaign

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Let’s talk about Matthew!

Thursday 14 September 2023

Universal Credit sign in job centre window

Government consults on changes to benefits Work Capability Assessment

Tuesday 12 September 2023

Child celebrating in a cloud of confetti after parent wins the lottery

Parent carers take home £23k in jackpot prizes

Friday 8 September 2023

Doctor giving child a vaccination

Autumn flu and Covid vaccine programmes to start next week

Wednesday 6 September 2023

Rare conditions event banner

Do you care for a child with a rare condition – join our online event on 4 October

Monday 4 September 2023

Healthy lunchbox on a wooden table filled with cheese sandwich, fruit, nuts, milk, orange juice and a green apple.

Book your place on our Free School Meals webinar

Monday 4 September 2023

Sad girl being comforted by mum

Disabled children still excluded from school more than non-disabled peers

Wednesday 30 August 2023

A calculator resting on top of several heating bills

Calls intensify for energy social tariff

Friday 25 August 2023

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