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Our new one-stop-shop service for special educational needs advice and information. Call our freephone helpline 0808 808 3555 or click on the link above to find out more.
Are you getting the benefits you're entitled to? Call 0808 808 3555 to speak to our experts. Make sure you're getting everything your entitled to, and find out more about the changes to the benefits system happening soon. Click on the link above.
Major change needed to ensure NHS shakeup works for disabled children and their families warns Contact a Family. Click on the link above to read this story.

News stories. Give us your thoughts on the future of Contact a Family. Read more on this story here. Rethink welfare reform changes that will devastate families with disabled children urges Contact a Family. Find out more here.
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Find out how we can help families with disabled children.
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We produce a range of publications for families and professionals. Search for our Winter guide for help with keeping bills low, sources of financial help and some practical suggestions around keeping warm in winter.
Call our national freephone helpline
Call 0808 808 3555, Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 5pm for all aspects of caring for a disabled child or post a query on Facebook or Twitter. Click on the link above for more.
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