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Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025

Last week our Family Finance Team ran a webinar looking at forthcoming cuts to the health element (also known as the limited...

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Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025

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Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Warrington parent carer forum
A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025

Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
Want to improve your campaigning skills?

Thursday 13 November 2025

Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025

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Deadline approaches for MP’s school transport inquiry

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Contact colleagues dressed in Santa hats in front of a Contact banner.
Contact staff step into Santa’s shoes to support families

Friday 7 November 2025

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Initiative puts families at its heart to transform support for neurodivergent children in primary school

Thursday 6 November 2025

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How will Universal Credit cuts impact disabled parent carers?

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Contact Awards finalist montage
Drum roll please… as we reveal our Contact Award 2025 finalists!

Wednesday 5 November 2025

John Roberts and Joseph - Child Trust Fund campaigners
Our new advice to help cut through Child Trust Fund confusion

Tuesday 4 November 2025

Three men at the top of a mountain taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact
Courageous dads conquer the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact!

Monday 3 November 2025

School Transport campaign with thanks to Motability Foundation. Blue and green image with bus
NAO transport report agrees with Contact that loophole in the law for 16 – 19 disabled learners puts them at risk of cuts

Friday 31 October 2025

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Thousands of children with life-threatening conditions not getting vital NHS support

Thursday 30 October 2025

The Contact Awards 2025
Stay tuned for our Contact Awards finalists…

Wednesday 29 October 2025

HemiHelp event - children outside with arms in air after winning game of tug'o'war
Government’s plan for post-16 education and skills outlined in white paper

Tuesday 28 October 2025

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Join our FREE online event for families with children who have a rare condition 

Tuesday 28 October 2025

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Watch our Wills and Trusts webinar

Monday 27 October 2025