Epilepsy
This information aims to answer your questions about epilepsy: what it is, why it is associated with hemiplegia and how it might be treated.
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Orthopaedic surgery
When might be surgery be an option? Hemiplegia can often affect the way children’s affected limbs grow, particularly the way muscles develop and, to a lesser extent, bones too. This...
Latest news from Disabled Children’s Partnership
The Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP), of which Contact is a leading member, has had a busy few months campaigning for a dedicated Covid catch-up fund for disabled children in England....
Writing about your child – a checklist to help for EHC needs assessments
Your child’s early years Now Your child’s views
9/10 families unable to find suitable holiday club for their disabled child this summer
BBC News have exclusively revealed our new findings that show nine out of 10 families have been unable to find a suitable holiday club or activity for their disabled child...
Ways that schools can deal with bullying
Schools have a legal duty of care towards their pupils and a responsibility to prevent bullying amongst them. Schools can deal with bullying in different ways.
The benefit cap
The benefit cap limits the total amount of benefits that an out-of-work family can receive, but some families are exempt. What is the benefit cap? The (household) benefit cap limits...
Contact Scotland
Our team in Scotland is here to support you and your family.
Puberty and growing up
As puberty approaches you need to prepare yourselves and your son or daughter for a more adult status by allowing them to be as independent as possible.
Developing self esteem
Growing up is about growing into a confident adult with a range of close friendships, including sexual relationships. It is about developing self esteem, a good body image and the...
Who to talk to about concerns
You can talk about any worries you have about your child with your family doctor (GP), health visitor or nurse. A doctor or nurse might suggest your child sees a...
Toilet training children with additional needs and disabilities – CPD-accredited
Introduction While most children will show an interest in moving onto a potty or toilet when they’re around 2 years old, those who have additional needs or disabilities may not...
Contact responds to the future of Home to School Transport – new Local Government Association report out today
ISOS Partnership and the Local Government Association have today released a report looking at The Future of Home to School Transport. In it they highlight the increasing cost of school...
Fight For Ordinary: Disabled Children’s Partnership’s new campaign launches today
The Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP) has today launched its latest report and campaign, Fight for Ordinary, which sets out a positive vision for a reformed special educational needs and disabilities...
Out of Energy
Join us in our call to government and energy companies to help families with disabled children with their higher energy usage.
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
A child may be described as having global developmental delay if they have not reached two or more milestones in all areas of development. What is Global Developmental Delay? Babies...
Families urged to not miss out their free NHS flu vaccine
We are urging families to not miss out on getting the free flu vaccination for themselves and their children as winter and the flu season loom. NHS England has already...
Charitable trusts and foundations
Trusts and foundations play an invaluable role in helping us provide advice, information and support to families of disabled children, whatever their disability and wherever they are in the UK....
