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Chancellor of the Exchequer's red briefcase sits on a desk

What we want to see in the budget for families with disabled children

Friday 23 October 2026

Unlock disabled young people’s savings. Help with unavoidable energy costs. Protect vital financial support. These are three changes Contact wants the government...
The Houses of Parliament in Westminster UK
Campaign to unlock £210million of young disabled people’s savings goes to parliament

Wednesday 4 March 2026
A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.
The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026
Lollipop sign
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
A young pupil in a blue polo shirt using an abacus as a teacher crouches next to her looking on.
How to share your views on schools white paper

Monday 23 February 2026
Two students sat at a desk in white polo shirts writing on paper pads
Government announces new rights for children with SEND

Monday 23 February 2026
Children at a school desk writing on paper
Contact responds to Government’s £4 billion SEND investment

Monday 23 February 2026
A group of children in a classroom with their arms raised. They are all wearing blue jumper school uniform.
Government announces end to runaway independent special school fees

Friday 20 February 2026
School children in a row at a desk writing with pencils
Disabled Children’s Partnership respond to white paper leak

Thursday 19 February 2026
Dad helping child in wheelchair use accessibility ramp to get off a bus
Contact responds to County Councils Network report about rising cost of school transport

Thursday 19 February 2026
Three women from '3 Mums 1 Mission ARFID' podcast smiling at the camera outdoors with metal railings in the background.
Contact’s ARFID podcast episode tells one mum’s powerful story

Wednesday 18 February 2026
HemiHelp - teenager smiling, chatting to 3 adults
Invite your MP to help unlock savings for disabled young people

Tuesday 17 February 2026
A woman with blonde hair sits outdoors, embracing a young boy with short brown hair who is wearing a white shirt and orange shorts. They are both smiling and appear to be enjoying a sunny day at a park, with playground equipment in the background.
It’s Payroll Giving month!

Monday 16 February 2026
Elizabeth with her two sons
Mum wins first £1k Contact Lottery jackpot of 2026 – as all new players get FREE gift

Monday 16 February 2026
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Further changes to Universal Credit health element rules from April

Friday 13 February 2026
Circle of hands joined together
National Conference for parent carer forums 

Thursday 12 February 2026
Children at a school desk writing on paper
Inclusion bases for English secondary schools announced

Wednesday 11 February 2026