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Anti-Bullying Alliance holds first ever 'Stop Speak Support' cyberbullying day

Thursday 15th November 2018

As part of Anti-Bullying Week 2018, which runs from 12-16 November, today the Anti-Bullying Alliance is holding its first awareness-raising day focussed on cyber bullying.

Our Brighter Beginnings workshops included in Department for Education-funded project announced today

Wednesday 14th November 2018

We are delighted to announce that one of our flagship programmes will play a crucial role in a new Department for Education-funded partnership that aims to improve access and inclusion in the early years.

Thank you for supporting equal access to childcare

Tuesday 13th November 2018

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who's signed our petition calling on the government to lift the cap on eligible childcare costs under Universal Credit and tax credits.

Timetable for roll-out of Universal Credit during November

Wednesday 7th November 2018

Starting on Wednesday 7 November, Universal Credit is being rolled out to a further 64 new jobcentres during November.

Help us lift the cap on money off childcare

Tuesday 6th November 2018

Add your name to call on the government to lift the tax credits and Universal Credit cap on eligible childcare.

Watch again! – Contact on Countryfile

Thursday 1st November 2018

We were delighted to be one of the charities showcased on Sunday’s BBC One Countryfile. You can watch again on iPlayer now.

Universal credit changes announced in yesterday’s budget

Tuesday 30th October 2018

In his budget statement, the Chancellor has announced several changes to the universal credit system – including more generous work allowances for working parents. While this is welcome news for working families, Contact is disappointed that the government has not acted to scrap cuts to payments for disabled children under Universal Credit.

You could get £140 off your bills this winter with the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Monday 29th October 2018

You may be eligible for up to £140 as a one off discount on your electricity or gas bill this winter through the government and energy suppliers' Warm Home Discount Scheme.

Caroline Lucas MP tables motion following Contact campaign

Thursday 25th October 2018

Thanks to the 1,000 of you who wrote to your local MP about cuts to child disability payments under Universal Credit, the issue has now reached parliament.

Read our advice on disability discrimination in school

Wednesday 24th October 2018

To help parents understand disability discrimination, how to know if their child is being disciminated against, and what to do if it's happening, we've produced a new webpage about disability discrimination in school.