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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...

This page has information for practitioners developing inclusive approaches for children with SEND in mainstream settings and universal services, including family hubs.

Identifying dental problems and treating them early enables children to continue to lead fulfilling lives.

Getting DLA can lead to an increase in other benefits you receive. It can also help you qualify for entitlements for the first time.

Information about free school meals, help with uniform costs, school transport, EMA and the 16-19 bursary, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Podcast: Making healthcare more accessible for disabled and neurodivergent people Introduction Ruth: Welcome to the Helpful Podcast for Families of Disabled Children. I’m Ruth Stone, and I’ll be your co-host...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

What is Benefiting You? We understand the financial pressures families with a disabled child face. And we know how life-changing the benefit Disability Living allowance (DLA) can be. But many...

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...

Once you realise your child may have a learning difficulty or health problem, getting a diagnosis might be the next step.

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...

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...

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.