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One of Contact's London Marathon runners wearing a running shirt with Contact's logo on it

Gosport mum takes on London Marathon challenge to raise vital funds for Contact

Wednesday 1 April 2026

We're delighted to introduce one of the eleven amazing people running the London Marathon for Contact later this month. Full-time carer Lauren...
Children painting pottery supervised by parent
Law Commission recommends radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Tuesday 16 September 2025
Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Parents take to parliament to call for SEND action

Monday 15 September 2025
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Thursday 11 September 2025
Doctor and child with stethescope
Making hospitals better for children and young people with sensory processing differences 

Wednesday 10 September 2025
Piggy bank with 'Child Trust Fund' written on the side
Media training for parents on Child Trust Funds

Tuesday 9 September 2025
Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.
Increased eligibility for entitlement to Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds

Monday 8 September 2025
A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.
As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025
Parent sitting in school staircase talking to fed up child
Education secretary announces new behaviour and attendance hubs in England as the school year starts

Thursday 4 September 2025
A mother holds a baby whose back is covered in chicken pox
Free chickenpox vaccination to be made available

Thursday 4 September 2025
Two girls hugging in front of school bus
A parent carer responds to Richard Tice’s comments on school transport

Wednesday 3 September 2025
A couple smile alongside their son in a wheelchair, all smiling
‘Can’t describe the hope this brings’: two more parent carers win £1k in charity lottery

Tuesday 2 September 2025
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
A woman and a young person with glasses and a hat are sitting close together, smiling warmly at the camera whilst riding disabled school transport in what appears to be a public transport setting.
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