Dear Sir
Recent research from the Disabled Children’s Partnership found that 66% of families with disabled children in Scotland 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 were largely stopped or changed and usual routines disrupted.
Contact, the charity for families with disabled children, is offering a helping hand to families in Edinburgh during this difficult time.
Family support appointments
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.
Workshops
We are running free virtual workshops on topics such as sleep, behaviour, wellbeing, money matters, and speech and language, to provide additional support for families who may be struggling during this crisis.
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/
Yours sincerely,
Susan Walls
Contact Scotland, the charity for families with disabled children
The Melting Pot
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR