National Trust treasure

James Drury, from Dronfield, has learned to communicate with people using photographs, despite doctors saying he would not be able to develop those skills. As a National Trust volunteer with profound learning disabilities and autism, James has become a key member of a...

Impact on mental health

A debate was held in Westminster this month to discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on children’s mental health. Dr Lisa Cameron, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability, said “The Centre for Mental Health estimates that 1.5 million children...

Improve access to vital services

Last week, the government announced £4.4 million for COVID-response programmes to improve early education & health services for vulnerable families. Vicky Ford will set out plans for a “National Centre for Family Hubs” to “improve access to vital...