Campaigns & researchWe influence policy and campaign so decision-makers tackle the inequalities faced by families with disabled children. There are more than one million disabled children in the UK. Sadly, most face significant discrimination and inequalities across all areas of their lives. Together with families we campaign to change this. Thank you to everyone who takes part in our campaigns. “I was just talking to my parents and saying what a comfort it has been to have Contact in our corner. Noah was so boosted by seeing himself on TV and he feels like people care.” Our latest campaigns Free school meals for disabled childrenWe are proud to support a parent-led campaign calling for food vouchers for eligible disabled children unable to access free meals at school.find out more Child Trust Fund campaignWe are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings.find out more Carer’s AllowanceWe’re calling on the government to increase Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to at least £184 (16 hours at National Living Wage). This will allow carers to earn more without losing their entitlement. Find out more Out of EnergyFamilies with disabled children need urgent support with soaring energy costs.Watch families speak out on Channel 4 News on why government and energy companies must act.find out more A decent home for every disabled childOne in four children live in a home that makes their condition worse or puts them at risk. This needs to change. Take action and join our campaign.find out more Universal CreditWe are campaigning to stop the cut to lower child disability payments and to make it easier for disabled students to claim Universal CreditFind out more School transportSchool transport is a top concern parents call our helpline about. We are campaigning to close the loophole into the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportFind out more Disabled Children’s PartnershipWith more than 100 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority for government.Find out more Be a change maker Change MakersJoin a community of parent carers banding together to get their voices heard and make a difference.Find out more Also in this section: Counting the Costs Our flagship survey run every two to get a picture of the finances of UK families with disabled children. Find out more We're also campaigning on… Illegal exclusions, access to childcare and more. Find out more Past campaigns & successes Stop the DLA Takeaway and tax credits cuts Find out more Research We conduct research to understand the scale of some of the issues faced by families Find out more Our supporters We would like to thank all the families who have campaigned tirelessly with us to achieve change this year. Together with you and our funders the John Ellerman Foundation, the Pears Foundations, the Evan Cornish Foundation and individual donors we have made a difference to almost 500,000 parent carers and disabled children. “We are in awe at the effectiveness of your campaign. It seemed the best thing for us to do to help families during this very difficult time. A very well done to all the team who helped with the campaign!” ShareCopy URLCopied!Share via EmailShare via FacebookShare via TwitterShare via WhatsAppShare via LinkedIn
Our latest campaigns Free school meals for disabled childrenWe are proud to support a parent-led campaign calling for food vouchers for eligible disabled children unable to access free meals at school.find out more Child Trust Fund campaignWe are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings.find out more Carer’s AllowanceWe’re calling on the government to increase Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to at least £184 (16 hours at National Living Wage). This will allow carers to earn more without losing their entitlement. Find out more Out of EnergyFamilies with disabled children need urgent support with soaring energy costs.Watch families speak out on Channel 4 News on why government and energy companies must act.find out more A decent home for every disabled childOne in four children live in a home that makes their condition worse or puts them at risk. This needs to change. Take action and join our campaign.find out more Universal CreditWe are campaigning to stop the cut to lower child disability payments and to make it easier for disabled students to claim Universal CreditFind out more School transportSchool transport is a top concern parents call our helpline about. We are campaigning to close the loophole into the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportFind out more Disabled Children’s PartnershipWith more than 100 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority for government.Find out more
Free school meals for disabled childrenWe are proud to support a parent-led campaign calling for food vouchers for eligible disabled children unable to access free meals at school.find out more
Child Trust Fund campaignWe are supporting a parent-led campaign to help disabled children access their savings.find out more
Carer’s AllowanceWe’re calling on the government to increase Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to at least £184 (16 hours at National Living Wage). This will allow carers to earn more without losing their entitlement. Find out more
Out of EnergyFamilies with disabled children need urgent support with soaring energy costs.Watch families speak out on Channel 4 News on why government and energy companies must act.find out more
A decent home for every disabled childOne in four children live in a home that makes their condition worse or puts them at risk. This needs to change. Take action and join our campaign.find out more
Universal CreditWe are campaigning to stop the cut to lower child disability payments and to make it easier for disabled students to claim Universal CreditFind out more
School transportSchool transport is a top concern parents call our helpline about. We are campaigning to close the loophole into the law that means disabled youngsters are often refused or charged for school transportFind out more
Disabled Children’s PartnershipWith more than 100 charities and thousands of parents, we are campaigning to make disabled children a priority for government.Find out more
Change MakersJoin a community of parent carers banding together to get their voices heard and make a difference.Find out more
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