News and blogs
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Could you be our new trustee?
Monday 4th March 2019
We're looking for two new trustees to join our Board, playing a crucial role in setting the direction of our fantastic charity.
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Have you benefited from our advice service? Tell us how!
Friday 1st March 2019
Help us reach out to thousands more families with disabled children by giving us your feedback in our online services and helpline survey.
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Thank you for getting involved with our Together at 40 Awards
Thursday 28th February 2019
Nominations are our Together at 40 Awards - celebrating the achievements of families with disabled children – are now closed. We had nearly 500 nominations so thank you to everyone took the time to nominate.
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Contact publishes new rare conditions research on Rare Disease Day 2019
Thursday 28th February 2019
Today is Rare Disease Day 2019, which takes place on the last day of February every year to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.
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Stark financial inequality faced by disabled people and their families
Wednesday 27th February 2019
New living standards research by disability equality charity Scope has uncovered the astronomical living costs faced by families with disabled children, leading the charity to call on the Government to act urgently.
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We’re improving our online information making it even easier for you to find the help and support you need
Friday 22nd February 2019
Developed by our helpline parent advisers, our new Common Questions Tool on our Education & Learning webpages will help guide you through our information and help you find answers to your questions quickly and easily.
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Your last chance to nominate someone for a Together at 40 Award!
Tuesday 19th February 2019
As part of our 40th anniversary festivities this year, nominations for our Together at 40 Awards - celebrating the achievements of families with disabled children. You only have a week left to nominate so be quick!
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9/10 families felt positive impact from Contact's Brighter Beginnings workshops
Monday 18th February 2019
These are the findings of a new independent evaluation report [PDF] into the workshops, which provide advice to families on what support is available to them in the early years.
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Contact responds to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, linking Universal Credit with foodbank use
Tuesday 12th February 2019
Una Summerson, Head of Policy at Contact, the charity for families with disabled children, said: “We were pleased to hear Amber Rudd MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, admit yesterday that Universal Credit roll out is linked to increased foodbank use. This reflects what we are hearing from families with disabled children who call our Family Finances helpline.
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How I won my son’s Disability Living Allowance appeal
Thursday 7th February 2019
Julia tells us about meeting Derek from our family finances helpline and why every £10 you donate to Contact, secures £130 in the pockets of families with disabled children.
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