Writing about your child – a checklist to help for EHC needs assessments This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. As a parent you are an expert on your child. If you are requesting...
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...
Breaking Barriers: Improving healthcare access for neurodiverse and disabled children in under-represented communities Last year, we told you about a research grant Contact has been awarded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). We’re investigating what stops under-represented communities in the North...
Cost of living advice Find out whether you're eligible for financial support for your household living costs.
Quarter of disabled children live in home that makes their condition worse Poor, overcrowded and unsuitable housing is having a devastating impact on the lives of families with disabled children across the country, according to our latest Counting the Costs research. BBC...
DLA claims now accepted after six months in the UK rather than two years Before someone can claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA), they must show that they have been in the UK for a minimum period of time. This rule is known as the...
Behaviour that challenges Many young children have emotional outbursts. Behaviour can become challenging when it happens often or it is harmful to the child, the parent or other people. Tips to manage your...
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...
10% off workshops, our next training course & meet the team An update from our Business Development Team, supporting practitioners working with families with disabled children. 10% discount on our virtual workshops Our Christmas Gift to you and your families. Throughout...
Co-production training What is co-production? Co-production is about developing equal partnerships between the people who use services and those who run them. By engaging closely with parent carers of disabled children from...
Safeguarding Safeguarding At Contact, we take safeguarding very seriously and believe that protecting people from harm is everyone’s responsibility. Contact is committed to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and...
Appointment tips There are simple things you can do to make it easier for your child to see their GP. This page has some top tips that other parents have found useful...
Looking after your relationship Many of the parents we speak to say their experiences bringing up a disabled child have brought them closer together. Some couples do become overwhelmed and separate, but with the...
Ménière’s disease If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can...
Fanconi Anaemia Also known as: Fanconi’s Anaemia Background Fanconi anaemia (FA) is an inherited genetic condition, which can lead to lead to aplastic anaemia (where the bone marrow is unable to produce...
Vascular Birthmarks If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can...
Athlete with hemiplegia aims to break world record at the London Marathon 2025 – and raise funds for HemiHelp! Athlete with hemiplegia aims to break world record at the London Marathon 2025 – and raise funds for HemiHelp! Marcus Boddy from North-West London who recently completed the Paris Marathon...
What the Budget 2023 means for families with disabled children In yesterday’s Budget Statement, the Chancellor announced the biggest benefits system shake-up in a decade – alongside major changes to childcare and extended energy support. This included major reforms of...