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A double-decker bus with an “Onward” film advert is stopped on a rainy city street. People are visible through the bus windows; a person in a white coat stands on the pavement holding an umbrella.

24-hour free bus travel for disabled people announced

Thursday 20 August 2026

Free bus travel for disabled people in England will extend to 24 hours a day, every day, from next April, the government...
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.
More opportunities, not less support, for disabled young people

Wednesday 19 August 2026
Child and parent looking at lava lamp
Carer’s Allowance earnings rules stop 2/3 parents working

Tuesday 18 August 2026
Young adult sitting on coach
Contact welcomes Milburn intervention on work support with note of caution

Monday 17 August 2026
Contact logo - for families with disabled children - horizontal
Families need support before crisis

Monday 17 August 2026
Primary school building and playground
What to do if your child doesn’t yet have a school place

Monday 17 August 2026
A smiling runner with arms raised crosses a marathon finish line, wearing a bib and black vest reading "Alex contact." Other runners and a large historic building—a true London landmark—appear in the background, capturing the excitement of this marathon event.
Could you be part of marathon history?

Friday 14 August 2026
Healthy lunchbox on a wooden table filled with cheese sandwich, fruit, nuts, milk, orange juice and a green apple.
Half a million more children to get free school meals

Thursday 13 August 2026
Two students sat at a desk in white polo shirts writing on paper pads
Back-to-school checklist for families with disabled children

Monday 10 August 2026
A boy in a black tracksuit and sneakers is sitting on a wooden picnic table outdoors, focused on reading a book or paper. Coats and a backpack are on the table. Reflections in a window show other people indoors.
Contact’s statement on the National Care Service review

Friday 7 August 2026
Young woman in a wheelchair getting onto London bus
Law Commission launches major review of transport accessibility laws

Thursday 6 August 2026
A young boy is carefully painting a small ceramic object, focusing intently with a paintbrush in his hand. A man, sitting beside him, is guiding and observing the boy's work, offering support. They are seated at a wooden table with paints and brushes scattered around.
New resources on supporting your child with anxiety

Wednesday 5 August 2026
Empty classroom with rows of desks and whiteboard
Exclusions still top concern for SEND families

Tuesday 4 August 2026
A group of diverse women sit together indoors, smiling and talking. One woman in the centre holds a coffee cup, and the atmosphere appears friendly and relaxed.
Places now open for Contact Cymru’s eight-week wellbeing programme in Wrexham

Friday 31 July 2026
A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a purple aster flower, surrounded by other vibrant purple blooms and green foliage.
Remember a loved one in our new online Memory Garden 

Thursday 30 July 2026
A black door with the number 10 on it, set in a brick building with two windows and black railings on either side.
Meet the ministers shaping policy for disabled children

Wednesday 29 July 2026
A young child with tied-back hair reaches out to touch a red hand puppet held by a smiling adult wearing a blue shirt. They are both sitting near colorful and patterned curtains, and the atmosphere appears joyful and playful.
Share your views on improving Carer’s Allowance

Tuesday 28 July 2026
A woman sits behind a table covered with leaflets and posters about support for families with disabled children, under a "Contact" banner at an information stand for Contact's By Your Side hospital support service.
National Lottery funding brings By Your Side to Northern Ireland

Monday 27 July 2026
A group of children and adults dance around a maypole in a forest, holding colourful ribbons. A guitar rests against a tree nearby. The scene is lively and joyful among the green trees.
Over 80 join magical woodland event with more on the way

Friday 24 July 2026