Campaigns & research

We 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

Free school meals for disabled children

We are proud to support a parent-led campaign calling for food vouchers for eligible disabled children unable to access free meals at school.

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Child Trust Fund campaign

We are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings.

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Carer’s Allowance

We’re calling on the government to increase Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to at least £166.72 (16 hours at National Living Wage). This will allow carers to earn more without losing their entitlement.

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Out of Energy

Families with disabled children need urgent support with soaring energy costs.

Watch families speak out on Channel 4 News on why government and energy companies must act.

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A decent home for every disabled child

One in four children live in a home that makes their condition worse or puts them at risk. 

This needs to change. Take action and join our campaign.

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Universal Credit

We are campaigning to stop the cut to lower child disability payments and to make it easier for disabled students to claim Universal Credit

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School transport

School transport is a top concern parents call our helpline about. We are campaigning to close the loophole into the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transport

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Disabled Children’s Partnership

With more than 100 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority for government.

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Be a change maker

Change Makers

Join a community of parent carers banding together to get their voices heard and make a difference.

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Also in this section:

Counting the Costs

Our flagship survey run every two to get a picture of the finances of UK families with disabled children.

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We're also campaigning on…

Illegal exclusions, access to childcare and more.

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Past campaigns & successes

Stop the DLA Takeaway and tax credits cuts

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Research

We conduct research to understand the scale of some of the issues faced by families

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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 the John Ellerman Foundation, the Pears Foundations, the Evan Cornish Foundation and individual donors we have made a difference to almost 500,000 parent carers 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!”