Contact
Description: Organisation which supports the families of disabled children across the UK.
Weblink: https://contact.org.uk
Tel: 0808 808 3555
Email: info@cafamily.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Benefits & tax credits service
Provide information and advice on benefits to the families of disabled children.Contact helpline
For information or advice on any aspect of caring for a disabled child, ring Contact's national freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm. Can help with issues such as info on your child's medical condition, sources of grants, benefits and special educational needs.Contact support groups in Wales
Groups provide parents of disabled children with essential practical and emotional support. Workshops and other events are organised.Online Drop-In service
Contact Cymru is running a new online drop-in service for families of children with additional needs. Sessions take place every Thursday morning between 11:00-12:00 during term time. The drop-ins are run by our parent volunteers, who provide a safe space to talk about information and experiences. Each drop-in has a topic theme, but it’s also open to anyone who just wants to chat with other families or find out more about Contact.Events associated with this provider:
8th of May 2025
Building Resilience: Well-being Workshops for Parent Carers in Wales (Brecon)
Free 8-session programme for parent carers with a disabled child living in Wales. For more information, click the link provided. The 8 workshops are geared up to help parent carers recognise their individual strengths, build confidence, share knowledge, and experience whilst receiving support. It is the intention for parents to attend all 8 sessions, at the end of the programme a certificate will be awarded. Please click the link for further information.Hosted by - Contact