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Friday 10 October 2025
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Disabled teen ‘achieved her potential in life’ thanks to Contact support

Thursday 31 July 2025
Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025
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MMR vaccine reminder: NHS warns of rising measles risk in unvaccinated children

Tuesday 29 July 2025
Shumi Plastow and Emma Briggs and families have set up a holiday club themselves
Holiday clubs and childcare for children with additional needs

Monday 28 July 2025
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“Hospitals are big places with lots of people – but they can make you feel very lonely”

Friday 25 July 2025
Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Fight For Ordinary: Disabled Children’s Partnership’s new campaign launches today

Tuesday 22 July 2025
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Children raise over £50k for disabled families in biggest DinoDay Challenge yet

Monday 14 July 2025
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.
Early years funding boost to support young disabled children to thrive

Friday 11 July 2025
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Heatwave help: Keeping disabled children safe and schools prepared in 31 °C + temperatures

Thursday 10 July 2025
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Education committee demands urgent reform of disabled children’s social care

Thursday 10 July 2025
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Parent wins charity lottery after receiving life-changing support

Wednesday 9 July 2025
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NHS 10-year plan paves way for GP-led neighbourhood health teams

Tuesday 8 July 2025
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Invite your MP to meet disabled young people in Parliament

Monday 7 July 2025
Haringey Parent Carer forum members posing with a certificate.
SEND Power in Haringey

Friday 4 July 2025
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What does welfare reform bill mean for families?

Thursday 3 July 2025
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Contact responds to the future of Home to School Transport – new Local Government Association report out today 

Wednesday 2 July 2025
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Contact CEO gives evidence about health experiences of families with young disabled children

Wednesday 2 July 2025