Contact - For Families With Disabled Children

Contact, previously known as Contact a Family, is a national charity that supports families with disabled children, bringing them together and helping families take action for others. Our vision is that families with disabled children feel valued and are strong, confident and able to make the decisions that are right for them. We offer advice and support, to thousands of families each year on all aspects of caring for a disabled child. We provide up-to-date and validated information on hundreds of disabilities and conditions, their symptoms, treatment and the support available. On our website we have information on education, benefits and family life. Contact campaigns to remove the barriers faced by families with disabled children across the UK. We support families to work together with professionals to improve local services.

Contact

Telephone
08088 083555
Email
info@contact.org.uk
Website
http://contact.org.uk/

Venue

Venue address
Contact
London
Postcode
EC1V 1JN

Date/Time

Opening times
Mon: 09:30-17:00
Tue: 09:30-17:00
Wed: 09:30-17:00
Thu: 09:30-17:00
Fri: 09:30-17:00

Service Details

Additional Information

For further information or advice, contact: Sue Mennear on 01179 512387 (SW England), at Contact. Email: sue.mennear@cafamily.org.uk. Alternatively, the Contact freephone Helpline: 08088 083555 (9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday), email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk, is available for parents and family members caring for a disabled child. We also have a dedicated SEN (Special Educational Needs) service to advise families, on any aspect of their child’s education.

Referral information

Self

Age Range Details
All ages
It is recommended that you always check with providers that their service meets your requirements and that any listed activities are still running before you attend. The Dorset Family Information Service does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the suitability of any of the services described.

Journey Planner

Address: Contact  London