The number of disabled carers is on the increase in the South East

Recent research from the Disabled Children’s Partnership found that 72% of families with disabled children in the South East of England have been providing a lot more care during lockdown and many continue to do so despite restrictions easing. The current national emergency has compounded the challenges many parents of disabled children faced. And added layers of new ones as respite, therapies, care and schooling arrangements have been largely stopped or changed and usual routines are disrupted. Contact, the UK charity for families with disabled children, is offering a helping hand to families in Sussex during this difficult time. We’ve launched free 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser for parent carers looking for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support.

We are running free virtual workshops. Families who have a disabled child can make an appointment or find out more details on the Contact website www.contact.org.uk/covid-response-services/

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