HELPLINE 0808 808 3555 Fledglings Shop Search Contact Logo DONATE Click to toggle primary navigation menu #CountingTheCosts Families with disabled children have been left financially devastated by the pandemic TAKE ACTION We are Contact, the charity for families with disabled children We support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. WHAT WE DO Our advice and guidance Information & Advice We’re here to help you with the best possible guidance for your child. Find out more Early years support We’re here to help you, your family and your child through the early years of their life. Find out more Benefits & money Find out whether your family is eligible for financial support and try our benefits and grants tools. Find out more Education & learning Parent information about education support for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. Find out more More support for your family Support across the UK We have teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales & across London. Find out more Workshops & events Meet families like yours at our fun and informative events. Find out more Listening Ear service Our 1-1 emotional support telephone service. Find out more Parent carer participation We support parent carer forums in England shaping local services. Find out more Support us Donate Fundraise Weekly Lottery Helping you work with families Professionals Our full offer for professionals working with families with disabled children Find out more Professional development courses We can host all our courses for small or large groups, virtually as a webinar or workshop and of course in-person too. Find out more Consultancy Our consultancy team are here to listen to your needs and work with you to find a solution that suits your ambitions. Find out more Latest news & views Fledglings Black Friday is here: 15% off everything! Friday 26 November 2021 Do you know your rights to free school transport in England? Wednesday 24 November 2021 More generous Universal Credit rules for working families introduced from tomorrow Tuesday 23 November 2021 VIEW ALL NEWS & VIEWS The work Contact does is wonderful. There’s no single person from official authorities to help families through the maze of support and tell us what we need to know. Contact covers that niche and helped us get on our feet and enjoy being a family. – We’re proud of our numbers! In 2020/21: 196,000 families helped through our advice and support services 4,974 parent carers attended our workshops and family events £114,000 donated by our generous supporters 92% of families feel better informed after receiving support from us Top About Contact Contact is a trading name of Contact a Family. Charity registered in England and Wales (284912) and Scotland (SC039169). Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (1633333). VAT registration GB 749 3846 82. © Contact 2021 Contact, 209 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN Tel: 020 7608 8700 Quick links Contact us Work for Contact Press office Privacy policy Cookies Terms Accessibility Safeguarding Join us on social media Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Helpline We run a free helpline for parents and carers with a disabled child aged from birth to 25, living in any part of the UK. Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to call our helpline. For more details about the helpline services and hours, please see our Helpline page. 0808 808 3555 Newsletter Keep up-to-date on all the latest disability news, Contact’s work and activities, and opportunities to get involved – sign up below. SIGN UP In 2020/2021 we helped 196,000 families with disabled children We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT