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Christmas cards, gift ideas and last post from Fledglings

Friday 4th December 2020

Don't forget your last chance to order from our Fledglings shop for Christmas is 16 December (this does not include drop ship or bespoke items).

Support Contact's Covid-19 Appeal this December

Thursday 3rd December 2020

This December we are running Contact's Covid-19 Appeal. In our news story today, Shona from our Listening Ear support service explains why your generous contributions are so vital to the families we support.

Concerned about your child’s attendance at school in England?

Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Ask our experts on Facebook this Monday 7 December We are running a special Facebook Q&A nextMonday 7 December between 10.30am-12pm, when you can ask our education advisers any questions or worries you have about your child's attendance at school in England.

Many disabled children still not in school full-time and education and health support not back to pre-pandemic levels

Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Almost a quarter of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not in school full-time, many due to Covid. And education, health and social care support crucial to learning is not back to pre-pandemic levels.

Annual Health Check for young people with a learning disability – Your Questions Answered

Tuesday 1st December 2020

Research shows this pandemic has made it more important than ever for people with learning disabilities to get extra help to stay healthy.

Upper Tribunal finds that two year past presence test in DLA is unlawful

Monday 30th November 2020

In a recent decision the Upper Tribunal found that the two-year past presence test discriminated against two severely disabled children.

First ever virtual parent carer participation conference starts today!

Monday 30th November 2020

Today sees the start of our first ever virtual Parent Carer Participation conference. Organised by Contact and the National Network for Parent Carer Forums, our annual conference is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of parent carer participation, take part in a packed programme of workshops and webinars, and hear from guest speakers including Government Ministers.

Want to know more about Parent Carer Forums and how to get your voice heard?

Friday 27th November 2020

Join our free webinar on Thursday 3 December between 7 -8pm to find out more about what Parent Carer Forums are about and how they make a real difference to local services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Contact welcomes Lib Dems Stand Up for Carers campaign

Thursday 26th November 2020

The Liberal Democrats have today launched a Stand Up for Carers campaign, to coincide with Carer’s Rights Day.

Grab some Black Friday Bargains from us!

Thursday 26th November 2020

We’re offering up to 20% off on selected toys, clothes and practical products for children with additional needs in our online Fledglings’ shop from tomorrow, Friday 27th until Monday 30th November.