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Contact, the charity for families with disabled children

Contact is a nationwide charity providing support, advice and information for families with children and young people up to 19 years old who have disabilities or special needs.

Anyone can contact them for information.

This service offers:

  • a freephone helpline for parents and professionals staffed by trained advisors;
  • information and advice on a wide range of issues including welfare rights, education, short breaks, local services and local support;
  • Independent Support services to provide information and support 
  • publications, newsletters, parent guides and research reports;
  • medical information about a large number of conditions and related support;
  • one-to-one practical and emotional support to families with disabled children;
  • local, regional and national offices providing information, workshops and support; and guides to claiming a range of tax credits, benefits and grants.

Contact campaigns to improve the circumstances of families with disabled children and their right to fully participate in society.  

Who to contact

Telephone
E-mail
helpline@cafamily.org.uk
Website
contact.org.uk

Where to go

Address
209-211
City Road
London
Postcode
EC1V 1JN
Get directions

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

Availability

Age Ranges
From 0 years to 19 years

Local Offer

Description

What is Wandsworth’s Local Offer ?

Parents and carers can contact this service themselves or ask a professional, such as a health visitor, or social worker to help them.  In order to become a member you will need to complete a membership form.

The SEND Local Offer team value all feedback you may have about this service or the Local Offer in general. We invite you to click this link to leave your comments.

Local Offer Age Bands
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Early Years (0-4 years)

Last updated: 03 Jan 2024