Heart Defects 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...
Thyroid disorders If your child is affected by a disability or medical condition we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can...
Kawasaki 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...
Gender dysphoria 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...
Individual Giving Manager Individual Giving Manager Contract: Permanent Role Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £39,000-£47,000 per annum (dependent on location) Location: Hybrid-Home, with at least two days per week in the London office Join...
Transport in Wales The school is beyond ‘walking distance’ Local authorities generally have a duty to provide free school transport to the child’s nearest suitable school if it is beyond the statutory walking...
Androgen Insensitivity syndrome Also known as: Androgen Resistance syndrome; Complete Androgen Insensitivity syndrome; Partial Androgen Insensitivity syndrome Background Normally, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. On fertilisation, the chromosomes combine to give a...
Cerebral Palsy 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...
Sickle Cell disorders 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...
Autism Peer Educator Contact and Ambitious about Autism are delighted to oversee the Regional Hub for London and the Midlands for Autism Central, a new programme co-designed to provide high-quality and accessible autism information, education and coaching...
Free eye test boost for pupils in England special schools Around 165,000 pupils in England’s special schools will receive free NHS eye testing in their school setting from next year, the government has confirmed. The government’s NHS Long Term Plan...
Have your say on eye testing in special schools NHS England is hosting a free public engagement webinar for parent carers on Tuesday 3 October between 12-1pm to share its plans for expanding free eye testing in special schools...
Share your views on accessible transport The UK parliament Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into how effective is legislation that aims to make transport accessible to all. Accessibility means the steps transport providers are taking...
Freeman Sheldon syndrome Also known as: Distal Arthrogryposis Type 2A; Whistling Face syndrome Background Freeman Sheldon syndrome was first described in 1938 by Freeman and Sheldon. It is a rare genetic condition that...
Down syndrome Also known as: Down’s syndrome; Trisomy 21 In the UK, around one in every 1,000 babies is born with Down syndrome. Anyone can have a baby with Down syndrome, and in...
Better Together Better Together Better Together is our series of fun and engaging activities popular with families with disabled children who might not always have had the opportunity to take part in....
Case study: Pears Foundation Pears Foundation support and investment enables us to provide the families of disabled children with vital emotional and practical support. Whatever their child’s condition, whenever they need us, wherever they...
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.