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children in woodland school

Woodland workshops for parents and children 

Tuesday 15 July 2025

Contact has joined forces with climate and arts partners to bring a series of woodland workshops to outdoor venues across Yorkshire throughout...
Child in a dinosaur mask holding up a medal
Children raise over £50k for disabled families in biggest DinoDay Challenge yet

Monday 14 July 2025
Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.
Got questions about post-16 transport in England?

Monday 14 July 2025
A woman and a young child with Down syndrome are sitting at a table. The child, wearing a red patterned outfit, is playing with a colorful wooden puzzle. They both appear focused and engaged in the activity.
Early years funding boost to support young disabled children to thrive

Friday 11 July 2025
children wearing sunglasses and swimming in pool on hot day
Heatwave help: Keeping disabled children safe and schools prepared in 31 °C + temperatures

Thursday 10 July 2025
Houses of parliament in the day
Education committee demands urgent reform of disabled children’s social care

Thursday 10 July 2025
Child of lottery winner smiling
Parent wins charity lottery after receiving life-changing support

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Scottish flag
Contact awarded just under £98k to help support unpaid carers in Scotland  

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Blue ribbons overlapping that say NHS on them.
NHS 10-year plan paves way for GP-led neighbourhood health teams

Tuesday 8 July 2025
Grandparent and grandchild eating cake together on the sofa and smiling
Give YOUR parent some extra recognition!

Tuesday 8 July 2025
Row of seats in school classroom
Invite your MP to meet disabled young people in Parliament

Monday 7 July 2025
Haringey Parent Carer forum members posing with a certificate.
SEND Power in Haringey

Friday 4 July 2025
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
What does welfare reform bill mean for families?

Thursday 3 July 2025
Interior of empty school bus
Contact responds to the future of Home to School Transport – new Local Government Association report out today 

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Doctor and child with stethescope
Contact CEO gives evidence about health experiences of families with young disabled children

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Houses of parliament in the evening
Contact responds to Welfare Reform bill vote

Tuesday 1 July 2025
Two parents cuddling and smiling with pride at their child with Down Syndrome.
What’s your proudest moment as a parent carer?

Tuesday 1 July 2025
Circle of hands joined together in the middle
Co-production week:  Celebrating Parent Carer Forums

Monday 30 June 2025
House of Commons chamber - elevated view
Government announces changes to welfare reform bill

Monday 30 June 2025