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A woman stands outside the Department for Education building holding a letter addressed to the Secretary of State, requesting action for disabled children’s transport and showing support from 6,200 people.

Nearly 6,500 families call on education secretary Bridget Phillipson to close post-16 transport loophole

Thursday 26 March 2026

Contact's school transport lead, Rachel Dixon, has delivered a letter to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson, from parents campaigning for post-16...

Lots of children dressed up in dinosaur costumes as part of DinoDay

Invite your child’s nursery or primary school to take part in DinoDay!

Wednesday 25 March 2026

School children in a row at a desk writing with pencils

SEND reform plans raise concerns – your views matter more than ever

Tuesday 24 March 2026

A child with face paint talks to an adult at an outdoor event. The adult wears a white "Contact" t-shirt for a charity supporting families with disabled children. There are balloons, cups, and blurred people in the background, indicating a lively atmosphere.

Come along to our Northern Ireland family support event

Monday 23 March 2026

A woman kneels next to a smiling young boy using a blue and grey walker outdoors on a paved surface. The boy wears a red shirt and the woman has long dark hair and glasses.

New Welsh DLA videos and benefit changes guide

Friday 20 March 2026

A girl wearing headphones smiles whilst using a laptop, with a woman beside her also smiling and looking at the screen. They appear to be enjoying the activity together in a home setting.

Call for evidence opens on Personal Independence Payment

Thursday 19 March 2026

A teacher sitting with a young pupil playing with large dice

The SEND white paper on ISPs and EHC plans

Tuesday 17 March 2026

A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.

Government stalls on disabled children’s social care reform in England

Monday 16 March 2026

A group of people gather near a railing at a football stadium with green grass and red seats. The stadium, under a sunny sky, has "WREXHAM" written across the main stand.

Contact Cymru teams up with Wrexham AFC for disability sports event

Friday 13 March 2026

New carer payment among benefit changes in Scotland

Thursday 12 March 2026

Government consults on school medical conditions guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Primary school students in a science lesson wearing a blue uniform

Brief overview of the Schools White Paper in England

Tuesday 10 March 2026

A young girl with long hair, wearing a black shirt, is happily swimming in the ocean. The water is calm, and she is surrounded by gentle waves. Another person is visible in the background. The sky is clear.

New Universal Credit videos from our Family Finance Team

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Reduced water bills for disabled households announced

Monday 9 March 2026

Cuts to post-16 school transport putting education at risk

Friday 6 March 2026

The Houses of Parliament in Westminster UK

Campaign to unlock £210million of young disabled people’s savings goes to parliament

Wednesday 4 March 2026

A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.

The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026

2 March is secondary school National Offer Day in England and Wales – what happens now?