Glaucoma 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...
Free online workshops for parents in London and the Midlands caring for children with autism We have lots of FREE online parent workshops for parent carers of children with autism throughout the rest of July and August as part of our work with Autism Central which aims...
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...
Britain-wide “managed migration” to Universal Credit roll-out to start in June 2023 The national roll-out of managed migration – the process of replacing legacy benefits with Universal Credit for existing claimants – will extend to the Greater Manchester, East Yorkshire and Humber...
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...
Registrations now open for the DinoDay Challenge 2024 The wait is finally over: registrations are now open to join this year’s DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge! We’re excited to be running this exciting challenge for the second time...
Apert syndrome Background Apert syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterised by abnormal craniofacial (skull and face) development and severe fusion of skin and bones between the individual fingers and toes. Credits...
Sepsis Background 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...
Sarcoidosis 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...
Retinoblastoma Also known as: 13q Deletion syndrome If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get...
Postural tachycardia syndrome Also known as: PoTS; POTS Background If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Also known as: Arthrochalais-Multiplex Congenita; Cutis Hyperelastica If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to...
Dystonia 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...
Our response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report. Becoming an anti-racist organisation is a priority for us. We have been gathering data on the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic families with disabled children, and believe that...
Discrimination faced by black children in mental health services Black children are 10 times more likely to be referred to CAMHS via social services and youth justice teams rather than through the GP compared with White British children, according...
Microcephaly Background Microcephaly is a term used when there is sub-optimal growth of the brain, which causes it to be smaller than usual. Microcephaly is discovered after measuring the child’s head...
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...