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Milburn Review on youth employment launched — Contact urges families to speak up

Friday 19 December 2025

The Government has launched the Milburn Review to investigate why so many 16–24‑year‑olds are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The...
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Our advice is life-changing – can you help support it?

Thursday 18 December 2025
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Government launches review of mental health, autism, and ADHD

Wednesday 17 December 2025
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Join our next webinar on mental capacity and finances

Tuesday 16 December 2025
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Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services

Monday 15 December 2025
Primary school building and playground
£3billion cash injection to increase local school spaces for children with special educational needs in England

Friday 12 December 2025
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Live in Scotland? Find an inclusive Xmas event near you!

Thursday 11 December 2025
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Contact CEO gives evidence on not-fit-for-purpose social care system

Thursday 11 December 2025
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Disabled children too often subject to intrusive child protection investigations

Wednesday 10 December 2025
Contact CEO Anna Bird giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into home to school transport
Contact CEO gives school transport evidence in parliament

Tuesday 9 December 2025
HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk
Scottish Carer’s Allowance Supplement is now being paid

Monday 8 December 2025
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Child Poverty Strategy welcome but no targeted measures to help disabled children

Friday 5 December 2025
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Let’s make sure every parent carer feels seen, supported and less alone this winter

Thursday 4 December 2025
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What you think about SEN units

Wednesday 3 December 2025
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Government launches national conversation on SEND

Tuesday 2 December 2025
Vote for our film and help us win a Smiley Award!

Monday 1 December 2025
A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.
Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025
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Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025
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The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025