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Collage of children wearing their DinoDay Challenge 2023 t-shirts

Registrations now open for the DinoDay Challenge 2024

Tuesday 7 May 2024

The wait is finally over: registrations are now open to join this year’s DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge! We’re excited to be...
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
Government consults on squeezing access to key disability benefit

Tuesday 7 May 2024
autism central logo
Free online workshops in May for parents in London and the Midlands caring for children with autism

Friday 3 May 2024
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Universal Credit managed migration to be extended to a further half million claimants in the coming months

Thursday 2 May 2024
Parent sitting in school staircase talking to fed up child
School attendance: a parent’s view

Tuesday 30 April 2024
New webinar series for parent carers of a child or young person with autism

Monday 29 April 2024
Undiagnosed children's day 2024 banner
Today is Undiagnosed Children’s Day

Friday 26 April 2024
Child and parent looking at lava lamp
Contact to host follow-up conference on rare conditions in Northern Ireland

Thursday 25 April 2024
Parent with small child on her knee in front of laptop and household bills looking worried about costs
Increase in Carer’s Allowance overpayments causes distress to families with disabled children

Wednesday 24 April 2024
Time to Talk Online Celebration banner
Join us online to celebrate our work with NDTi to support young disabled people

Tuesday 23 April 2024
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) building sign
Prime Minister announces plans for reform of Personal Independence Payment alongside other changes to benefits for disabled people

Friday 19 April 2024
London Marathon runner 2024, Jade Rush
Good luck to all our London Marathon runners on Sunday!

Friday 19 April 2024
Children having lunch in a classroom
It’s primary school national offer day

Tuesday 16 April 2024
Marathon runner Rachel and her son Harvey
Marathon marvels Rachel and Sophie tell us why they’re running 26.2 miles for Contact on 21 April

Friday 12 April 2024
Family members Jen, Steve and Charlee
Family challenge council decision to cut respite services successful

Thursday 11 April 2024
Contact's Policy & Public Affairs Officer Imogen
Meaningful moments matter: Imogen’s attendance blog

Wednesday 10 April 2024
Marathon runners Alex and Steve
Meet 2 more of our London Marathon runners, Alex and Steve!

Monday 8 April 2024
New carer’s leave rights become law today

Saturday 6 April 2024
Lottery winner Michelle with her family at Christmas
Parent of three children with ASD wins big in the Contact lottery

Friday 5 April 2024