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.Contact online drop-in service
An online drop-in service for families in Wales during term time. Sessions are an opportunity for parents with disabled children to come together to chat, share experiences, and support each other. They are held on the first and third Thursday of the month.Contact Cymru Online Workshops
For parent carers. The sessions cover a range of helpful topics, including supporting anxiety in children, money matters, parent carer wellbeing, supporting your child with speech and language, and understanding sensory processing. Sessions are open to parent carers of children in Wales, with disabilities or additional needs, with or without a diagnosis.Events associated with this provider:
14th of July 2026
Contact Cymru well-being workshop for parent carers (Newtown)
Eight-session workshop programme for parent carers of children with disabilities and additional needs, starting on Wednesday 3rd June. Sessions will be held in Newtown, Powys, and you must live in Wales to join the programme. It is the intention for parents to attend all 8 sessions, at the end of the programme a certificate will be awarded. For full details of the topics to be covered, and to book a place, click the link provided.Hosted by - Contact
Contact Cymru Coffee and Chat session (Rhyl)
Are you a parent carer who would like to meet other local parent carers for a friendly chat over a cuppa? These relaxed meet ups are a chance to connect with other families, share experiences, find out what's available locally, and get information and support from Contact Cymru advisers. Refreshments are free. The events are for any parents or carers raising a disabled or additional needs child/young person, whether they have a diagnosis or not. Places are free, but pre-booking is essential. Book your place via the link provided.Hosted by - Contact
15th of July 2026
Contact Cymru Coffee and Chat (Wrexham)
Are you a parent carer who would like to meet other local parent carers for a friendly chat over a cuppa? These relaxed meet ups are a chance to connect with other families, share experiences, find out what's available locally, and get information and support from Contact Cymru advisers. Refreshments are free. The events are for any parents or carers raising a disabled or additional needs child/young person, whether they have a diagnosis or not. Places are free, but pre-booking is essential. Book your place via the link provided.Hosted by - Contact
16th of July 2026
Contact online drop in sessions (online)
Sessions are an opportunity for parents with disabled children to come together to chat, share experiences, and support each other. They are held on the first and third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit the link provided.Hosted by - Contact
6th of August 2026
Contact online drop in sessions (online)
Sessions are an opportunity for parents with disabled children to come together to chat, share experiences, and support each other. They are held on the first and third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit the link provided.Hosted by - Contact
20th of August 2026
Contact online drop in sessions (online)
Sessions are an opportunity for parents with disabled children to come together to chat, share experiences, and support each other. They are held on the first and third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit the link provided.Hosted by - Contact