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A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.

Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry

Friday 20 December 2024

A cross-party group of MPs called the Education Select Committee has launches a new inquiry focused on finding short and longer term solutions to...
Marathon runner Rachel and her son Harvey
Marathon marvels Rachel and Sophie tell us why they’re running 26.2 miles for Contact on 21 April

Friday 12 April 2024
Family members Jen, Steve and Charlee
Family challenge council decision to cut respite services successful

Thursday 11 April 2024
Contact's Policy & Public Affairs Officer Imogen standing in front of Parliament and a red London bus
Meaningful moments matter: Imogen’s attendance blog

Wednesday 10 April 2024
Marathon runners Alex and Steve
Meet 2 more of our London Marathon runners, Alex and Steve!

Monday 8 April 2024
A boy in a white and green soccer uniform throws a ball with both hands, focusing intently. The ball is captured mid-air. The background shows a large, grassy field with trees and other people in the distance on a sunny day.
New carer’s leave rights become law today

Saturday 6 April 2024
Lottery winner Michelle with her family at Christmas
Parent of three children with ASD wins big in the Contact lottery

Friday 5 April 2024
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National Living Wage rise cuts carer work opportunities

Wednesday 3 April 2024
Marathon runner Bernadette
Bernadette means business as she prepares to run this year’s London Marathon for Contact!

Tuesday 2 April 2024
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An extra happy Easter for this lottery player!

Thursday 28 March 2024
Yellow school bus in Bath
Contact responds to BBC school transport research

Wednesday 27 March 2024
Primary school children eating their school meal
Updated guidance on free school meals published

Tuesday 26 March 2024
Banner: 28% of carers live in poverty compared to 20% of those not in a caring role.
Carer Poverty Coalition launches Manifesto 2024

Thursday 21 March 2024
Parent campaigners with Sir Jeremy Quin MP in Parliament ahead of the Child Trust Funds debate
Martin Lewis quizzes Minister on Child Trust Funds following debate promise

Wednesday 20 March 2024
Banner: Will your MP stand up for disabled teenagers this afternoon?
MPs to debate Child Trust Funds as almost £73 million of savings locked away

Tuesday 19 March 2024
Children in wheelchairs playing sports in a gym
Live in Wales? We’ve got lots going on this Spring!

Friday 15 March 2024
Parent in conversation with young adult child
Does your child get NHS continuing care funding?

Thursday 14 March 2024
Doctor and child with stethescope
Breaking Barriers: Improving healthcare access for neurodiverse and disabled children in under-represented communities

Wednesday 13 March 2024
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Invite your MP to Child Trust Fund Westminster Hall debate

Tuesday 12 March 2024