Tag: social care

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A family of four walks outside on a sunny day. A young boy uses a green walking frame, holding hands with his sister and parents. Palm trees and a large leafy tree line the path.
Dear Andy Burnham: if you want to fix social care, please don’t forget disabled children like Alf

Tuesday 29 September 2026
Campaign banner that reads, "Many nights I have gone to sleep thinking it would be better if I never woke up. I felt so low I have to have therapy. My wife has struggled with having to give up her job and be forced into the role of carer because we can't have the help we need with two disabled children."
Contact is among 50 charities writing to the Prime Minister urging him to fix disabled children’s social care

Friday 11 September 2026
Contact logo - for families with disabled children - horizontal
Families need support before crisis

Monday 17 August 2026
A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.
Write to your MP about fixing disabled children’s social care in England

Friday 17 July 2026
A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.
Government stalls on disabled children’s social care reform in England

Monday 16 March 2026
Children painting pottery supervised by parent
Law Commission recommends radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Tuesday 16 September 2025
A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.
As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025
Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025
Houses of parliament in the day
Education committee demands urgent reform of disabled children’s social care

Thursday 10 July 2025
A group of friends sits on the ground in a park, laughing and enjoying a sunny day. They are casually dressed in athletic wear, and some are holding water bottles. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
Your top questions answered in our social care Q&A

Thursday 22 August 2024
The Houses of Parliament during the King's Speech and the Opening of Statement Parliament
Government pledges education bill in King’s Speech

Wednesday 17 July 2024
Teenager and parent in the park
Is your child moving into adult social care?

Monday 11 March 2024
Parent carer Samantha with son Lewis
Mum Samantha reacts to Spring Budget 2024

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Mother hugging young son
Children’s social care consultation event

Tuesday 1 August 2023
Paper chain of cut-out people
Have your say to make safeguarding work for disabled children

Monday 10 July 2023
A woman sits on a bench, flanked by two smiling children. They are outdoors in a wooded area. The woman wears a patterned shirt, and the children have badges on their shirts. All three appear happy and relaxed, with trees in the background.
DCP comments on government’s social care strategy

Thursday 2 February 2023
Mum, dad and teenage son smiling, blue banner that says: "Social care assessments in England: The Top 5 questions from parent carers"
Social care assessments for disabled children and parents: Your Top 5 questions

Wednesday 26 October 2022