News and blogs
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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.
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Applying for secondary school? Our new podcast is for you
Tuesday 23rd October 2018
In our new podcast, our education specialist Jill gives her advice on what to think about when choosing a school. Jill also outlines how you should complete the application form so that your child does not miss out on a place. Although you may
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Contact Cymru is running more Forest School events this winter
Friday 19th October 2018
We're happy to say that we've got two more Forest School events coming up for families in Wales.
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Contact's Universal Credit campaign in the news
Thursday 18th October 2018
We're so pleased that some of you saw our Universal Credit campaign in the Daily Mirror on Saturday. With your help our campaign to stop the £175 million cut to child disability payments under Universal Credit is reaching hundreds of MPs across all political parties. In response MPs are also taking action by raising the matter with the Government Minister.
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Free workshops on personal budgets and direct payments in education and social care
Wednesday 17th October 2018
We hear from some families who are unaware of their rights, and this can lead to missing out and struggling without support. That's why this Autumn we're running free workshops in the Midlands for parents to learn more about the options available to them and their family.
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Take action on £175 million cut from disabled children
Wednesday 10th October 2018
Universal Credit in the news again. But why is no-one is talking about the £175 million that will be cut from families with disabled children when it’s fully introduced? We need to change this and stop the cut.
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Contact families enjoy memorable day on Countryfile’s Ramble for BBC Children in Need
Monday 8th October 2018
On Saturday Contact and some of the families we support in Wales met and walked alongside TV presenters John Craven and Steve Brown as part of Countryfile’s Ramble for BBC Children in Need.
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Drum roll please...the London Marathon Ballot results are announced today!
Friday 5th October 2018
The result for the Virgin London Marathon 2019 ballot will be released from today, and thousands of hopefuls will find out over the next couple of weeks if they have been awarded a place. If you haven't been successful, do not despair - Contact has places, low and achievable targets and we would love you to join our team!
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Further roll out of Universal Credit during October
Thursday 4th October 2018
Starting this week Universal Credit is being rolled out to 62 new jobcentres during October.
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Contact families to join Countryfile Ramble with TV legend John Craven and Paralympian Steve Brown
Wednesday 3rd October 2018
This weekend Contact and some of the families we support in Wales will be taking part in Countryfile’s Ramble for BBC Children in Need.
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