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Our advice is life-changing – can you help support it?

Thursday 18 December 2025

My name is Derek, and for many years I’ve been advising parents who get in touch with our helpline. Parents with disabled...
Young children wearing masks to school
Parents of clinically vulnerable children voice concerns over lifting of restrictions today in England

Thursday 24 February 2022
A young girl sits in a wheelchair in a cozy living room with hardwood floors, large windows, and potted plants. She has her arms wrapped around her knees. A black dog with a red collar is walking away from its bed on the floor.
Living with Covid strategy announced in England

Tuesday 22 February 2022
Cost of living crisis: 6 things that parent carers can do now
Cost of living crisis: 6 things all families with disabled children can do now

Tuesday 22 February 2022
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Discrimination faced by black children in mental health services

Tuesday 22 February 2022
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New patron helps Contact cook up a storm

Monday 21 February 2022
Covid vaccination bottles
Vulnerable must be prioritised as vaccine rolled out to all children

Thursday 17 February 2022
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Learn about winter colds at our Facebook Live event

Wednesday 16 February 2022
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Disabled households more likely to be food insecure

Tuesday 15 February 2022
Children having lunch in a classroom
Government seeks views on attendance in school in England

Friday 11 February 2022
A woman wearing a mask stands next to a table with brochures and leaflets. Behind her is a tree mural with colorful leaves on the wall. A banner next to the table reads "contact for families with disabled children." An exit sign is visible above the mural.
Our By Your Side team get ready to support families in hospitals again

Wednesday 9 February 2022
Infographic showing four signs of illness in babies. Clockwise from the top: a baby with a thermometer indicating a high temperature, a baby with a tissue for a dry cough that doesn't stop, a baby refusing food with text "Problems eating," and a baby with wheezy, fast, noisy breathing.
New Podcast to help spot winter virus RSV in young ones

Tuesday 8 February 2022
Logo of Disabled Children's Partnership featuring a cluster of colorful overlapping circles in yellow, pink, teal, and light blue on the left side, with the text "Disabled Children’s Partnership" in gray to the right. The background is white.
Families spending thousands of pounds filling in gaps of support

Monday 7 February 2022
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Energy costs help package announced by government

Friday 4 February 2022
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Lack of disabled childcare in Wales laid bare by pandemic

Thursday 3 February 2022
Gloved hand holding up a Covid vaccine vial
NHS reveals Covid vaccination timetable for high-risk children under 12

Tuesday 1 February 2022
Logo of the Disabled Children's Partnership. The design features colorful overlapping circles in yellow, teal, pink, and light blue, with the organization's name written in gray text to the right of the circles.
£30 million for short breaks to benefit families in England

Tuesday 1 February 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
High Court dismisses legal challenge to Universal Credit disabled student rules

Monday 31 January 2022
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45 lucky lottery winners this January!

Friday 28 January 2022