Contact - for Families with Disabled Children (NI)

Our Northern Ireland team are here to offer support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. For all general enquiries, please email us at nireland.office@contact.org.uk.

You can also call our national free and confidential helpline on 0808 808 3555 and speak to one of our trained advisors. We also offer 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers looking for practical and emotional support through our Listening Ear service.

The Contact website has a wide range of information and advice on topics such as education, benefits and finance, health care, and preparing for adult life.

Our newsletters also provide up-to-date information on our latest news, campaigns and fundraising activities. You can sign up to them here.

Workshops

We run a range of workshops for parents and carers of disabled children including building confidence, benefits and welfare, money management, transitions and other information around caring for your child. We also run workshops which focus on the wellbeing of parents and carers. To find out what’s happening near you, see our Workshop and Events pages.

Information Sessions

We provide information stands at third sector, voluntary and public sector events to meet parents, stakeholders and professionals and provide information and support. For more information on our sessions, please email nireland.office@contact.org.uk.

Parent Carer Support Groups

Support groups provide parents of disabled children with essential practical and emotional support and advice. We can help you to connect with friendly and supportive parent carer groups in Northern Ireland. Please email us at nireland.office@contact.org.uk for more information.

Information requests for professionals

Contact supports a wide range of health, government and social care professionals with specialist information on families of disabled children. Please email nireland.office@contact.org.uk to find out more.

Partnerships and Policy

We work with strategic partners in the voluntary sector and local government to make sure families of disabled children are prioritised and considered by decision makers. For opportunities to respond to current consultations and make your voice heard please see our Contact News page.

For more information on our services, please see Helpful guide for families with disabled children (at contact.org.uk)