Families with disabled children cutting back on life-saving equipment Over a third (39%) of families with seriously ill and disabled children have cut back or stopped using essential disability equipment due to rising energy costs. That’s three times more...
Summer holiday strategies for your family We know that schools can provide routine and structure for many children with additional needs. When this routine stops, for example in the school holidays, some children can find the...
Covid restrictions reintroduced in education settings in England The government has confirmed the reintroduction of certain restrictions in schools and other education settings in England in a bid to combat the Omicron variant of Covid-19. New guidance states...
Cleidocranial Dysplasia Also known as: Cleidocranial Dysostosis Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a hereditary congenital (meaning it is present at birth) skeletal condition characterised by delayed closure of the cranial vault sutures, (the...
Do you care for a baby or toddler? We’re here to help you We have lots of information, advice and support designed for parents of younger children whether you have a diagnosis for your child or you are waiting for one. Free workshops...
Dyskeratosis Congenita Also known as: Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome; Zinsser–Engman–Cole syndrome Background Dyskeratosis congenita is a genetic condition that can affect the skin, blood, eyes, teeth, bones, gastrointestinal tract (bowel), genitourinary (kidneys, bladder) and...
Book your place on our Free School Meals webinar Contact is proud to support a parent-led campaign, founded by Natalie Hay, aimed at stopping disabled children missing out on free school meals. As part of the campaign, Contact is...
Disabled children have a sweet time at Cadbury World thanks to Freemasons grant Disabled children in Birmingham and their families got the chance to explore exciting exhibitions and sample chocolate treats at Cadbury World thanks to a Warwickshire Freemasons grant to Contact. The...
Carer’s Allowance: Your 5 top questions answered Almost 100 parent carers took part in our recent Facebook Q&A about Carer’s Allowance, making it one of our most popular sessions yet! In light of this week’s changes to Carer’s Allowance...
Health news & updates Information for forums NHS Long Term Plan The NHS Long Term Plan was published in January 2019 and outlines priorities and areas of work that the NHS as a whole...
Parent carer participation Parent carer participation Parent carers can often pinpoint problems frequently experienced by families with disabled children. This knowledge is useful to professionals as they plan services to meet disabled children’s...
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General Election 2024 Latest updates from Contact on the General Election 2024 The onus should not always be on parents to battle for these services, we have enough on our plates on a...
Carers and clinically vulnerable children to get autumn vaccine booster Parent carers and children aged five and above who are in a clinical risk group will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine booster this autumn. The full list of people...
Brain Injuries 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...
Inherited Metabolic diseases If your child is affected by medical condition or disabilty we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also...
Spinal Injuries 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...