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Co-production week:  Celebrating Parent Carer Forums

Monday 30 June 2025

This week is Co-production Week – a time to highlight the power of working with people rather than simply doing things for them. Co-production means bringing...
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Government announces changes to welfare reform bill

Monday 30 June 2025
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Last chance to tell government to stop Universal Credit cuts

Friday 27 June 2025
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New Education Health and Care plans data shows need for SEN support to be made a legal requirement

Thursday 26 June 2025
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Newborn DNA testing: A breakthrough for families affected by rare conditions

Wednesday 25 June 2025
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Does your friend deserve extra recognition?

Tuesday 24 June 2025
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Get 5 free entries to celebrate the Contact Lottery’s birthday

Monday 23 June 2025
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Contact calls for option to claim PIP at 18

Monday 23 June 2025
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Highlights from our Building Resilience programme in Wales – and what’s next

Friday 20 June 2025
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New Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill introduced in Parliament

Thursday 19 June 2025
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Contact’s ROAR-some DinoDay fundraiser is here!

Thursday 19 June 2025
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Sign our EHC plan open letter to the Prime Minister

Wednesday 18 June 2025
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Who will you nominate? Contact’s awards return to celebrate UK families of disabled children 

Tuesday 17 June 2025
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DLA Unit to review congenital heart disease decisions

Monday 16 June 2025
Screenshot from YouTube video: Creating a culture of care by supporting carers is good for business and people
A culture of care: how to support carers at work

Sunday 15 June 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones prepare for the Spending Review in the Chancellor's office in HM Treasury.
SEND funding and autumn white paper announced

Friday 13 June 2025
Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Flexible working is not a “nice to have” for carers

Thursday 12 June 2025
A father plays with his smiling baby on a playmat. Above them is the text: "To all the families caring round-the-clock for disabled children: we see you. HAPPY CARERS WEEK! #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible.
Balancing care and career: The power of supportive workplaces for parent carers

Monday 9 June 2025
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Watch our Wills & Trusts webinar for a limited time

Friday 6 June 2025