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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...

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First 1,000 Days reforms must include disabled children

Thursday 22 January 2026

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Watch our latest Decision Making and Child Trust Funds webinar

Wednesday 21 January 2026

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Setting the record straight on Personal Travel Budgets

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Four children are sitting in a colourful room draped with pink and red fabric, playing a clapping game. They appear joyful and engaged, with one child in the center smiling widely while others clap hands with each other, forming a circle.

£200m SEND training programme to upskill every teacher in England

Monday 19 January 2026

Inside the Scottish Parliament building.

Benefits changes announced in the Scottish 2026 Budget

Friday 16 January 2026

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We unlocked £17k for one family – can you help us unlock more?

Thursday 15 January 2026

Contact Scotland secures one-year National Lottery grant to support families in North Lanarkshire

Tuesday 13 January 2026

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Are you part of a couple claiming Universal Credit?

Tuesday 13 January 2026

A child sits in a sling lift over a bed in a cozy room filled with colorful decorations, toys, and DVDs on shelves. The child is wearing blue-and-white striped socks and is surrounded by stuffed animals and pillows, with sunlight streaming through the window.

£50 million boost to Disabled Facilities Grant pot

Monday 12 January 2026

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New year, new challenge!

Friday 9 January 2026

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Help with heating costs as temperatures drop

Thursday 8 January 2026

A woman and a young child with Down syndrome are sitting at a table. The child, wearing a red patterned outfit, is playing with a colorful wooden puzzle. They both appear focused and engaged in the activity.

Have your say on draft Down Syndrome Act guidance

Wednesday 7 January 2026

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5 more parents of disabled children win £1,000 in the Contact Lottery

Saturday 3 January 2026

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Thank you for being part of our incredible community this year – see you in 2026!

Tuesday 30 December 2025

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Happy Christmas everyone!

Thursday 25 December 2025

A group of disabled teenagers posing for the camera

Milburn Review on youth employment launched — Contact urges families to speak up

Friday 19 December 2025

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Our advice is life-changing – can you help support it?

Thursday 18 December 2025

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Government launches review of mental health, autism, and ADHD

Wednesday 17 December 2025