Contact (Charity called Contact) for families with disabled children

We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. We support families with the best possible guidance and information. We bring families together to support each other. And we help families to campaign, volunteer and fundraise to improve life for themselves and others.

What we do

We understand that life with a disabled child brings unique challenges, and we exist to help families feel valued, supported, confident and informed.

FREE Workshops

We offer a programme of virtual, popular and FREE parent workshops. Topics include: Money matters, Encouraging Positive Behaviour, Wellbeing for you, and Managing your child's sleep. To book visit https://contact.org.uk/about-us/family-workshops/

FREE Grant Search

Use the free Grants Search on our website to find the financial support your child needs to live their best life in 2022.You may be eligible for grants to pay for specialist equipment, therapies, housing adaptations and even holidays with your little one. Visit contact.org.uk/grants-search

Listening Ear

A 'Listening Ear' service providing 1-1 support for parents via a telephone appointment with one of the Contact's family support advisers to help with emotional support, strategies for reducing a child's anxiety and challenging behaviour or help with structuring the day. Please encourage families you think might benefit to check now for last minute availability. For more info and to book visit https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/listening-ear/

Email Contact’s Team of parent advisers

And don’t forget, you'll also find lots of help, information and advice on Contact’s website. And the charity’s free helpline means families can talk to one of Contact’s parent advisers about any concern or worry they may have about raising a disabled child - 0808 808 3555 - or you can email Contact’s team of parent advisers via helpline@contact.org.uk