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Order your Dinosaur Day fundraising pack today!

Wednesday 8th May 2019

It's just six weeks until Contact's roar-some Dino Day fundraiser.

Government review of school exclusions

Monday 6th May 2019

We are eagerly anticipating the publication of the government's review into school exclusions conducted by former Children's Minister Edward Timpson.

Introduction of new early years grants in Scotland

Friday 3rd May 2019

This week has seen the introduction of a new £250 grant from the Scottish government for low income families with a child aged between two and three and a half.

New Blue Badge rules in England to come into force on 30 August

Thursday 2nd May 2019

Last year the government announced its intention to expand the blue badge rules in England to make it easier for people with hidden disabilities such as autism to qualify. Now the government has published regulations confirming that these new rules will start to apply from the 30 August 2019.

Department for Work and Pensions intends to recover £150 million in overpaid Carer’s Allowance

Tuesday 30th April 2019

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) intends to recover £150 million in overpaid carer's allowance from almost 80,000 carers.

Could your vote help us win £1000 to support more families?

Friday 26th April 2019

We’re encouraging as many people as possible to nominate us to be in for a chance to win £1,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical's Movement for Good awards.

Government calls for evidence for review of Autism Strategy

Thursday 25th April 2019

The Department of Health and Social Care, with the Department for Education, has launched a national call for evidence to inform its review of the Autism Strategy.

Ilham's story: Being part of inspiring journeys

Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Here, our parent volunteer Ilham tells us how she got involved in our By Your Side Project and what a difference it can make to families.

Wandsworth families enjoy Easter ice skating fun

Monday 15th April 2019

On a Wednesday morning in the Easter holidays, 20 Wandsworth families, two members of Contact staff and one volunteer took to the ice ,many for the first time.

What impact does lack of support have for you?

Friday 12th April 2019

We're proud to chair and be part of the Disabled Children's Partnership (DCP), a coalition of more than 60 charities and parents. We launched the Secret Life of Us campaign to end the growing crisis in health and social care services for disabled children and their families.