by Michelle Lowe | Feb 24, 2021 | Children
In a global first, the European Space Agency has announced that they are looking to recruit an individual who is professionally qualified to be an astronaut, and has a physical disability. The project aims to provide an astronaut with a physical disability the...
by Michelle Lowe | Feb 22, 2021 | Children
Last week, the government announced that funding has been extended to help improve services and provide practical support to disadvantaged families and children with SEND. Organisations including Contact, Family Fund, the Council for Disabled Children and the National...
by Michelle Lowe | Feb 19, 2021 | Children
Healthwatch continues to hear concerns about dentistry, which were first highlighted in the “Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19” report following a 452% rise in calls and complaints to local Healthwatch. In a follow-up review of people’s feedback...
by Michelle Lowe | Feb 17, 2021 | Children
There are currently two thousand people with autism or a learning disability detained in secure inpatient settings, the majority of whom could be managed in the community according to evidence presented at a Health and Social Care Committee...
by Michelle Lowe | Feb 15, 2021 | Children
ITV want to hear from you for their show ‘Eat, Shop, Save’ which airs in the summer. The programme helps families facing ‘modern life burnout’ by looking at their diet, finances, fitness. ITV believe looking into the dietary requirements of a...
