Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services Our helpline will be closed from 5pm on Friday 22 December, and will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2024 from 10:15am – 5pm. If you need to speak to someone...
Contact welcomes NHS England guidance to tackle health inequalities Contact welcomes new NHS England guidance directing local health services to speed up work to tackle health inequalities including for young people with learning disabilities.
All UK children aged 12-15 to be offered Covid vaccine All children aged 12 to 15 in the UK will be offered the Covid vaccine in an effort to minimise disruption in schools linked to local surges of infection, the...
Leave a legacy Wonderful people like you transform lives after life We cannot go the extra miles for families with disabled children without the vision and kindness of people like you remembering us...
GEAR 10k If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of a historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you. The wonderfully scenic route takes in the pretty...
9 March: Don’t miss our next workshop for families living with hemiplegia: Speech, language and communication for children aged 0-5 9 March: Don’t miss our next workshop for families living with hemiplegia about speech, language and communication for children aged 0-5 Happening this Thursday, 9 March, 10am-12. Book your FREE...
Summer activities for disabled children: your top 5 questions answered All children need the chance to play, but many parent carers find it difficult to access suitable play schemes, activities and short breaks for their disabled child over the summer...
How we support you Our support for you Honouring your unique values, identity and community objectives, our support for your organisation is bespoke and includes: Get in touch Find out more about how to...
Best Start Foods This advice applies in Scotland only. Best Start Foods is a prepaid card that you can use to buy healthy foods for children under three. What is Best Start Foods?...
Introduction to DLA videos – English Introduction to DLA videos – English If you have a disabled child (even if you are still waiting for a diagnosis) you may be eligible to claim Disability Living Allowance...
Introduction to DLA videos – Polish Introduction to DLA videos – Polski Jeżeli masz niepełnosprawne dziecko (nawet jeśli wciąż oczekujesz na diagnozę), możesz być uprawniona do zasiłku dla niepełnosprawnych dzieci Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Niniejsze 3 krótkie...
Ealing office The Ealing team is here to help families with disabled children. Find out more about how we can support you.
What will happen when pupils in Scotland return to school next week? We know that some families we support in Scotland may be worried about their child’s return to school or college next week and in particular, what the latest Covid-19 rules...
Lake District Challenge Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Test yourself on a fantastic Ultra Challenge-suitable for all experience levels-and you’ll get...
Manchester Marathon Take on 26.2 miles around one of UK’s fastest and flattest courses! With only 55m of elevation gain, this race is a personal best winner. Starting and finishing at the...
South West Coast 50 Challenge Taking in the initial section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path, which officially starts in Minehead, and close to our extensive ‘base-camp’ in the shadows of the...
Histiocytosis Background Histiocytoses affect white blood cells called histiocytes, which are important for preventing infections. In Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), abnormal histiocytes, called Langerhans dendritic cells accumulate and damage many organs....
Short breaks Sometimes families who have disabled children and/or health conditions benefit from a break from their caring responsibilities. Local authorities/trusts now have duties to provide short break services and make clear how...