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What is Tourette syndrome, what are tics and what happened at the Baftas?

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 25, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Controversy has erupted over the Baftas after the BBC initially failed to edit out a racial slur shouted by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome. The Guardian explores what vocal tics are, and how they should be understood.  

Deaf patients condemn lack of NHS interpreters

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 23, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Deaf people say a shortage of interpreters working with the NHS has left them feeling misunderstood, frustrated and facing delays to treatment. Millie Neadley, 22, from Hull, said she had a “frustrating” year-long wait for surgery on a broken nose after...

Every Journey, Everyone: Why Mobility Aid Regulations Need to Change – and How You Can Help

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 20, 2026 | Parents & Carers

The Department for Transport are consulting until 22nd April 2026 on possible changes to mobility aid regulations. The consultation questions cover all powered and unpowered mobility aids, from wheelchairs and mobility scooters to power attachments, e-scooters and...

Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 18, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Parents of disabled children fear that the government’s reforms to special needs education in England could mean they lose vital support, according to a new survey that highlights the high stakes facing ministers.

‘Leading actor Bafta nomination is unbelievable’

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 16, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Robert Aramayo says it is “unbelievable” to be nominated for leading actor at the Bafta Film Awards alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and TimothĂ©e Chalamet. Aramayo, from Hull, starred in I Swear, which tells the true story of John Davidson, a teenager living...
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