Dental care
Identifying dental problems and treating them early enables children to continue to lead fulfilling lives.
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Shoes & shoe lacing
Different sized shoes The most common problem is that the child needs two differently sized shoes. Sometimes the affected foot is smaller, or the child may wear a splint, which...
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...
DLA and other financial help
Getting DLA can lead to an increase in other benefits you receive. It can also help you qualify for entitlements for the first time.
Help with education costs
Information about free school meals, help with uniform costs, school transport, EMA and the 16-19 bursary, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.
Support when your child does not have a diagnosis
Many children have to wait a long time for a diagnosis, and some children never get one. Your child and your family are entitled to support whether they have a...
Mental health, autistic and learning disabled children
If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s helpful to know what extra support is available and how to get it. This might be to help keep them...
DinoDay Challenge FAQs
DinoDay Challenge FAQs How does Contact’s DinoDay Challenge work? The DinoDay Challenge is an inclusive and family-friendly fundraising event suitable for children of all ages and abilities. We want as...
Access to childcare
Why we’re campaigning While many parents with disabled children juggle jobs with complex care arrangements against the odds, too often they are forced to cut hours or give up careers...
Education beyond 16
Your child can legally leave school at the end of the school year in which they turn 16 (normally the end of year 11). However, all young people must be...
Rare conditions
If your child has been diagnosed with a rare condition, it can sometimes be a bit harder to get the information you need. But there is plenty of advice to...
Getting a diagnosis
Once you realise your child may have a learning difficulty or health problem, getting a diagnosis might be the next step.
Parental responsibility & mental capacity beyond 16
As your child gets older, you might have to decide whether they're able to make decisions for themselves. If not, there may be legal steps you can take to make...
Payment of DLA for a child in hospital
Rules for claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and some other benefits, for children in hospital and residential settings.
Adult Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment is a disability benefit for disabled adults aged 16 and over in Scotland.
Roadmap for the new government
Roadmap for the next government - disabled children deserve a government that is prepared to think big and to build a society where everyone is given equal opportunities.
Child Trust Fund campaign
80,000 disabled young people in England & Wales risk losing £210 million, as a difficult and costly process means many are unable to access the savings held in their Child...
Diagnosis
Telling parents that their child has hemiplegia is a critical event. The majority of parents often recount details about how they were told: who told them, when, where, and what...
