Type of service: Helplines, Family support and information services

Contact a Family is a national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability. With over 30 years of experience, their vision is that families with disabled children are empowered to live the lives they want and achieve their full potential, for themselves, for the communities they live in, and for society. They offer support, information and advice to over 340,000 families each year and campaign for families to receive a better deal. Contact a Family aims to end the poverty, disadvantage and isolation experienced by families with disabled children across the United Kingdom (UK). They support families whatever their child's disability or health condition with a range of help and services. They campaign to improve the circumstances of families with disabled children, and for their right to be included and take part in society.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child

Specialisms: Generic