Campaigns & researchWe influence policy and campaign so decision-makers tackle the inequalities faced by families with disabled children. There are more than one million disabled children in the UK. Sadly, most face significant discrimination and inequalities across all areas of their lives. Together with families we campaign to change this. Thank you to everyone who takes part in our campaigns. “I was just talking to my parents and saying what a comfort it has been to have Contact in our corner. Noah was so boosted by seeing himself on TV, and he feels like people care.” Our latest campaigns The Contact Awards 2025Our awards celebrating UK families with disabled children are back!vote now 3 Asks to improve England’s SEN systemContact’s 3 SEN Asks are designed to help the new government address the biggest shortcomings and challenges within the current system.3 SEN Asks Stop Universal Credit cutsNearly 110,000 disabled young people stand to lose almost £100 a week under government plans to restrict access to Universal Credit.universal credit campaign Social care asksWe believe the disabled children’s social care needs urgent reform in terms of the law, workforce and funding.social care asks School transport campaignWe are campaigning to close the loophole in the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportschool transport campaign Ongoing campaigns Counting the Costs Our flagship research project building a picture of the finances of UK families with disabled children. Counting the Costs Carer's Allowance We’re calling on the government to increase Carer’s Allowance along with the Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to allow carers to earn more without losing their entitlement. Carer’s Allowance campaign Energy costs We’re calling for targeted support for disabled households to avert a deepening cost of living crisis. Out of Energy Roadmap for the government Our steps to success for families with disabled children. Roadmap for the new government Child Trust funds We are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings. Child Trust Fund campaign Free school meals for disabled children Contact is proud to have supported this campaign led by parent Natalie Hay. Free school meals for disabled children Housing There is a huge shortage of affordable and accessible housing for families with disabled children A decent home for every disabled child Disabled Children's Partnership Together with 120 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority. The Disabled Children’s Partnership Be a change maker Change MakersJoin a community of parent carers banding together to get their voices heard and make a difference.Find out more Also in this section: We're also campaigning on… Illegal exclusions, access to childcare and more. Other campaigns Past campaigns & successes Stop the DLA Takeaway and tax credits cuts Past campaigns Research We conduct research to understand the scale of some of the issues faced by families Research Our supporters We would like to thank all the families who have campaigned tirelessly with us to achieve change this year. Together with you and our funders; Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Pears Foundations, Motability Foundation. Along with individual donors we have made a difference to almost 500,000 families and disabled children. “We are in awe at the effectiveness of your campaign. It seemed the best thing for us to do to help families during this very difficult time. A very well done to all the team who helped with the campaign!” ShareCopy URLCopied!Share via EmailShare via FacebookShare via TwitterShare via WhatsAppShare via LinkedIn
Our latest campaigns The Contact Awards 2025Our awards celebrating UK families with disabled children are back!vote now 3 Asks to improve England’s SEN systemContact’s 3 SEN Asks are designed to help the new government address the biggest shortcomings and challenges within the current system.3 SEN Asks Stop Universal Credit cutsNearly 110,000 disabled young people stand to lose almost £100 a week under government plans to restrict access to Universal Credit.universal credit campaign Social care asksWe believe the disabled children’s social care needs urgent reform in terms of the law, workforce and funding.social care asks School transport campaignWe are campaigning to close the loophole in the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportschool transport campaign
3 Asks to improve England’s SEN systemContact’s 3 SEN Asks are designed to help the new government address the biggest shortcomings and challenges within the current system.3 SEN Asks
Stop Universal Credit cutsNearly 110,000 disabled young people stand to lose almost £100 a week under government plans to restrict access to Universal Credit.universal credit campaign
Social care asksWe believe the disabled children’s social care needs urgent reform in terms of the law, workforce and funding.social care asks
School transport campaignWe are campaigning to close the loophole in the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportschool transport campaign
Change MakersJoin a community of parent carers banding together to get their voices heard and make a difference.Find out more
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