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Wednesday 18 September 2024

Universal Credit is something that our helpline team receives lots of calls about. Many of you tell us that you find it...
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Having problems backdating Universal Credit elements?

Tuesday 17 September 2024
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State of NHS investigation published

Friday 13 September 2024
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Does your home meet your disabled child’s needs? 

Wednesday 11 September 2024
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Know your school transport rights

Tuesday 10 September 2024
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MPs discuss “broken” SEND system in need of reform

Tuesday 10 September 2024
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Paralympic legacy at risk of passing disabled children by

Thursday 5 September 2024
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Tell us your experience of energy costs

Wednesday 4 September 2024
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Spotlight on SEND in Parliament this week

Tuesday 3 September 2024
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Monday 2 September 2024
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Friday 30 August 2024
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Our top tips as kids return to school

Thursday 29 August 2024
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Take part in Counting the Costs 2024

Wednesday 28 August 2024
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New mental health line “positive step” but more support needed for families in crisis

Wednesday 28 August 2024
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A triple win for these parent carers in the Contact Lottery

Tuesday 27 August 2024
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Your top questions answered in our social care Q&A

Thursday 22 August 2024
Stakeholders of the Contact NI transitions project together at the celebration event making the project's conclusion
Contact NI’s transitions event celebrates achievements and partnerships

Tuesday 20 August 2024
A woman helps a young boy fasten his safety harness, while another boy stands nearby, already wearing his harness. A person in a "centack" t-shirt is seen in the background. They are outdoors, by a wooden fence. Everyone appears to be preparing for an activity.
Watch our webinar on managed migration to Universal Credit

Monday 19 August 2024
Contact's policy lead Imogen with the GB women's wheelchair rugby team
Contact celebrates our very own elite sportswoman as countdown to the Paralympics begins

Friday 16 August 2024