Double your donation to life-changing services today

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Tuesday 3 December 2024

Today we launch our Lifeline Appeal in partnership with the Big Give. Please join us to prevent poverty and reduce isolation for families this winter.

Every pound you donate until Tuesday 10 December will be DOUBLED, helping to give transformative one-to-one support for families with seriously ill and disabled children.

Parents tell us they are forced to give up work to care for their children, pushing families to the brink of poverty. Sadly, many have no choice but to cut back on essentials like heating and food just to stay afloat. This is putting the whole family’s wellbeing at risk.

You can make a positive difference to their lives by donating crucial support, advice and guidance today.

The difference your support will make

A £12 donation will be DOUBLED by our Big Give match-funding partners. This could fund one hour of practical and emotional support for a family with a disabled child in a specialist hospital.

Our By Your Side Parent Adviser Ruth provides vital support to parent carers in specialist children’s hospitals across the UK. Below she explains the impact of your kind gifts.

“It’s hugely rewarding to give practical and emotional life-changing advice to families with seriously ill and disabled children who rely on specialist hospital care. We ease their anxiety and loneliness and keep families financially stable. This is really important, because every day over 100 children in the UK are diagnosed with a disability. There is more demand for Contact’s services than ever before.

Contact’s By Your Side Project

Watch By Your Side Parent Adviser Ruth talk about the vital service

“It’s amazing to meet resilient parents like, Carol who we helped through some of her family’s darkest times. Carol shares her story below. I’ve met many parent carers who never stop fighting for their disabled children’s future. You can make twice the impact for them today.

“Please, if you can, donate via our Big Give donate page today. Thank you.”

Carol’s story

Carol’s family

“I got in touch with Contact when I was at breaking point. I was living on virtually no sleep. Our housing was inadequate for my family’s needs, and I had nowhere to turn.

“Contact’s By Your Side parent adviser, Lynn, has been my voice of reason when I could not see the light from the dark. She gave vital information and advice. And she helped me navigate the healthcare and social care systems and every other issue I’ve had to support my family.

“Her crucial advice led to us being allocated a more suitable home. We are still facing challenges, but the support from Contact has taken some of the pressure away and has helped us to enjoy times together as a family.”

Other ways you can support us

We know that not everyone is in a position to donate.

Whether you donate yourself or share information about our Big Give appeal with your friends, family and colleagues, we are grateful for any help you can give.

Thank you for your support.