Take part in Counting the Costs 2024Our flagship research into the costs of raising a disabled child.Take part 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 Know your school transport rights Tuesday 10 September 2024 MPs discuss “broken” SEND system in need of reform Tuesday 10 September 2024 Paralympic legacy at risk of passing disabled children by Thursday 5 September 2024 view all news & views Tell us how to improve our adviceWe’re running our bi-annual survey into our advice and support services. Take five minutes to help us improve our offer!Take the survey now Our information & advice Information & advice We’re here to help you with the best possible guidance for your child. Find out more Early years support We’re here to help you, your family and your child through the early years of their life. Find out more Benefits & tax credits You may be entitled to certain benefits and tax credits that may help with the extra costs you face. Find out more Education in England Parent information about education support for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. Find out more Support us Donate Fundraise Weekly Lottery More support for your family Support across the UKWe have teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales & across London.local contact offices Our Facebook groupMeet other families like yours in our closed (private) Facebook group.our facebook group Workshops & eventsMeet families like yours at our fun and informative events, from days out to information workshops.workshops & events Listening EarOur 1-1 emotional support telephone service for parents looking for a reassurance and practical and emotional support.listening ear Parent carer participationWe support the work of parent carer forums in England shaping local services, from running webinars to sharing guidance.parent carer participation Helping you work with families Practitioners Our full offer for professionals working with families with disabled children Find out more Practitioner development courses 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 2023/24: 413kparent carers helped with information, advice and support 9,000attended our workshops, family events & group sessions 93%feel better informed after receiving support from us 96%would recommend Contact to others
Take part in Counting the Costs 2024Our flagship research into the costs of raising a disabled child.Take part 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
Tell us how to improve our adviceWe’re running our bi-annual survey into our advice and support services. Take five minutes to help us improve our offer!Take the survey now
More support for your family Support across the UKWe have teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales & across London.local contact offices Our Facebook groupMeet other families like yours in our closed (private) Facebook group.our facebook group Workshops & eventsMeet families like yours at our fun and informative events, from days out to information workshops.workshops & events Listening EarOur 1-1 emotional support telephone service for parents looking for a reassurance and practical and emotional support.listening ear Parent carer participationWe support the work of parent carer forums in England shaping local services, from running webinars to sharing guidance.parent carer participation
Support across the UKWe have teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales & across London.local contact offices
Our Facebook groupMeet other families like yours in our closed (private) Facebook group.our facebook group
Workshops & eventsMeet families like yours at our fun and informative events, from days out to information workshops.workshops & events
Listening EarOur 1-1 emotional support telephone service for parents looking for a reassurance and practical and emotional support.listening ear
Parent carer participationWe support the work of parent carer forums in England shaping local services, from running webinars to sharing guidance.parent carer participation
413kparent carers helped with information, advice and support 9,000attended our workshops, family events & group sessions 93%feel better informed after receiving support from us 96%would recommend Contact to others