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Contact is among 50 charities writing to the Prime Minister urging him to fix disabled children’s social care

Friday 11 September 2026

Contact and more than 50 charities in the Disabled Children’s Partnership, have written to the Prime Minister outlining the catastrophic failures in...

A woman kneels next to a smiling young boy using a blue and grey walker outdoors on a paved surface. The boy wears a red shirt and the woman has long dark hair and glasses.

New Welsh DLA videos and benefit changes guide

Friday 20 March 2026

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Call for evidence opens on Personal Independence Payment

Thursday 19 March 2026

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The SEND white paper on ISPs and EHC plans

Tuesday 17 March 2026

A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.

Government stalls on disabled children’s social care reform in England

Monday 16 March 2026

A group of people gather near a railing at a football stadium with green grass and red seats. The stadium, under a sunny sky, has "WREXHAM" written across the main stand.

Contact Cymru teams up with Wrexham AFC for disability sports event

Friday 13 March 2026

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New carer payment among benefit changes in Scotland

Thursday 12 March 2026

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Government consults on school medical conditions guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026

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Brief overview of the Schools White Paper in England

Tuesday 10 March 2026

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New Universal Credit videos from our Family Finance Team

Tuesday 10 March 2026

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Reduced water bills for disabled households announced

Monday 9 March 2026

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Cuts to post-16 school transport putting education at risk

Friday 6 March 2026

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Campaign to unlock £210million of young disabled people’s savings goes to parliament

Wednesday 4 March 2026

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The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026

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2 March is secondary school National Offer Day in England and Wales – what happens now?

Monday 2 March 2026

Two young people stand outdoors in front of a stone archway. The person on the left is wearing a blue PUMA t-shirt, and the person on the right is wearing a white and black striped top with a black belt. Both are smiling, and other people are visible in the background.

New flowchart to help claim Universal Credit for young people in education

Wednesday 25 February 2026

A family of four, including two adults and two children, leans out from the windows and doorway of a green tram or train-like vehicle. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying their time, with greenery visible in the background.

MPs turn a long-overdue spotlight on children’s mental health and education

Tuesday 24 February 2026

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How to share your views on schools white paper

Monday 23 February 2026

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Government announces new rights for children with SEND

Monday 23 February 2026