Unlock the Joy AppealPlease donate to give families a brighter future.Donate now We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled childrenWe support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.what we do Latest news & views NHS 10-year plan paves way for GP-led neighbourhood health teams Tuesday 8 July 2025 Give YOUR parent some extra recognition! Tuesday 8 July 2025 Invite your MP to meet disabled young people in Parliament Monday 7 July 2025 view all news & views Accessibility & language Use the accessibility & language toolbar at the top of our site (in the menu options on mobile devices) for accessibility and translation tools. Help for families Information & advice We’re here to help you with the best possible guidance for your child. Find out more Workshops and events We run a range of fun workshops, information sessions and online events, where you can meet families like yours. Find out more Listening Ear Our 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers looking for emotional support. Find out more We're here for families across the UK Contact Northern Ireland Our outreach workers and family support advisers work directly with families and professionals. Contact Northern Ireland Contact Scotland We support families by running workshops, events and drop-in services, and by providing local information and resources. Contact Scotland Contact Cymru/Wales We support families through workshops and sports events, running a support group network, and providing local information. Contact Cymru London Hub Information on our local offices in Ealing, Hounslow, Lambeth and Lewisham, plus more advice and resources for families in London. London Hub Support us Give to Contact Fundraise Weekly Lottery Helping you work with families Our offer for professionals Our full offer for professionals working with families with disabled children Find out more Workshops and webinars for professionals We can host all our courses for small or large groups, virtually as a webinar or workshop and of course in-person too. Find out more Consultancy Our consultancy team are here to listen to your needs and work with you to find a solution that suits your ambitions. Find out more The work Contact does is wonderful. There’s no single person from official authorities to help families through the maze of support and tell us what we need to know. Contact covers that niche and helped us get on our feet and enjoy being a family. – Without support from Contact and other fellow parents and carers, I wouldn’t be able to make it today…being part of Contact, allowed me to be who I am. – We’re proud of our numbers! With the help of generous supporters, in 2024/25: 381kparent carers helped with information, advice and support 14,735families reached via events or advice enquiries 95%feel better informed after receiving support from us 97%would recommend Contact to others
We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled childrenWe support families, bring families together and help families take action for others.what we do
381kparent carers helped with information, advice and support 14,735families reached via events or advice enquiries 95%feel better informed after receiving support from us 97%would recommend Contact to others