News and blogs
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New look to our online community
Friday 24th May 2019
We wanted to let you know about some changes we've made to our onine community. We've been looking at usage over the last year and have made it easier for you to chat, share your experiences and support each other.
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Congratulations to our wonderful Hackney Half Marathon runners!
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
They did it! Our four amazing Hackney Half Marathon runners did a fantastic job representing Team Contact at last Sunday’s Hackney Half Marathon with everyone completing the race and smashing their fundraising targets. Congratulations everyone!
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Watch a video about Cameron's legacy
Monday 20th May 2019
In a video made with RightsInfo, Craig talks about Cameron's short but adventure-filled life, and how the decision to challenge unfair DWP rules has changed the lives of hundreds of other families like his own.
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Good luck to our Hackney Half Marathon Team!
Friday 17th May 2019
This Sunday, we have four fantastic runners pounding the streets at the Hackney Half Marathon to support Contact, including our superstar By Your Side Parent Adviser Ruth Stone!
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Consultation opens on children not attending mainstream schools
Thursday 16th May 2019
The Department for Education is seeking views on proposed legislation to establish a register maintained by local authorities of children not attending mainstream schools, together with associated duties on parents and the proprietors of certain educational settings.
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End Child Poverty report finds fastest rises in poverty hit poorest areas
Wednesday 15th May 2019
New findings published today by End Child Poverty reveal that child poverty is becoming "the new normal" in parts of Britain.
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Contact calls for DWP to drop its pursuit of overpayment of Carer’s Allowance and focus on sorting out the earnings threshold in line with the National Living Wage
Wednesday 15th May 2019
Today MPs on the Work and Pensions select committee are investigating the Department for Work and Pensions’ decision to recover £150 million in overpaid Carer’s Allowance from 80,000 carers.
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Dad and friends triumph in 3 peaks challenge to raise money for disabled children and their families
Tuesday 14th May 2019
Dad of two Mark Briggs and his friends completed the gruelling 3 Peaks Challenge in an impressive 23 hours 40 minutes last weekend to raise money for Contact.
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10% off when you place an order at our new shop this May!
Monday 13th May 2019
Contact is delighted to announce that our new online shop is open for business - and we’re offering a 10% discount on all orders you place by the 31st May
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Contact comments on latest report into illegal exclusions
Friday 10th May 2019
One in four teachers in England say they have witnessed pupils being illegitimately removed from schools, often to artificially boost a school’s exam performance or league table position. This is according to a new report published today by education watchdog Ofsted.
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