What is parent carer participation? What is parent carer participation? Parent carer participation sees parents and professionals working together to improve services for disabled children. What is parent carer participation? Parent carer participation is when...
Submit an enquiry to our helpline team Please read – important information before you submit your query We are currently receiving a high volume of helpline enquiry forms. If you have questions about: Have you tried our...
Hounslow Appointment Form Hounslow Appointment Form About Hounslow’s support service We understand that life with a disabled child brings unique challenges, and we’re here to help families in Hounslow feel valued, supported, confident...
Osteopetrosis Background Osteopetrosis is a general name for a group of rare genetic diseases which are all characterised by increased bone density. These result from problems in the formation or function...
Funeral Support Payment This advice applies in Scotland only. A Funeral Support Payment is a one-off grant to help meet the costs of a funeral if you are on a low income. What...
How to join the DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge 2024 Getting involved in our DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge 2024 couldn't be easier! Here's all the important information you will need to take part.
Personal budgets and direct payments You might have different options for how you choose, manage and pay for the care you and your family need. Options for managing support If the local authority (in England,...
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Also known as: Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Familial Multiple Polyposis; Familial Polyposis Coli; Hereditary Polyposis Coli; Polyposis Coli Background Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare inherited condition that is caused...
Seven reasons to claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA): podcast transcript Podcast: Seven reasons to claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Hi, my name is Mia, and I’m a parent adviser at Contact. I want to tell you about 7 good reasons...
Healthcare in Wales The structure of healthcare in Wales NHS Wales delivers services through seven local health boards responsible for planning, delivering and commissioning NHS services in their areas. They are also responsible...
Autism Hub Midlands – 1 to1 support Autism Hub Midlands – 1:1 support Are you a family member, informal carer or personal assistant of an autistic person? We’re delighted to be offering individual sessions on autism education,...
Lawyers lend support to free school meals campaign Human rights lawyers have written a free school meals guide and four template letters to help families whose disabled child is eligible for free school meals, but can’t access them...
DLA and other financial help Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for disabled children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is not taxable, and it doesn’t count as income for other benefits....
Helping you and your child sleep A child who does not sleep well can affect the whole family. Disabled children and those with certain medical conditions are more likely to experience problems with sleeping. Tips to...
Contact first: Research grant awarded to investigate what deters under-represented communities from accessing health care services Contact, working in partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Trust, Edge Hill University and the North West National Network of Parent Carer forums ( NW NNPCF), have successfully secured a grant...
Energy saving tips Energy saving tips to help you save money on fuel, heating, water, electricity and appliance costs.
West syndrome Background West syndrome is the term used to describe a type of epilepsy which most typically starts in the first year of life, between four and 8 months of age....