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Thousands of children facing ‘catastrophic’ waits for NHS community care

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 4, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy and disability support, the BBC has found. The analysis shows a quarter of the 300,000 children on waiting lists...

Council make local playground accessible after mum of disabled son launches a campaign

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 2, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Rupert was isolated from society, being a young boy he wanted to join his brother in the local playground, but there was a problem – he was physically unable to use the area. Being born with a severe mental disability, which is undiagnosed, and relying on a...

Wayne Rooney reveals he is deaf in one ear and opens up about hidden struggle

by Charlotte Dolman | Jan 31, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Wayne Rooney has surprised fans with a deeply personal revelation. The Manchester United and England legend has admitted that he is deaf in his left ear, a condition he has never spoken about publicly before.

Why are learning disabled adults missing out on cancer screenings in the UK?

by Charlotte Dolman | Jan 28, 2026 | Parents & Carers

In September last year ITV reported on the worrying number of people with learning disabilities who are missing out on cancer diagnosis. This programme has since followed the story of one woman, Angela Tee, who died from breast cancer not long after they filmed with...

Blind woman ‘in tears’ after cars block pavements

by Charlotte Dolman | Jan 26, 2026 | Parents & Carers

A blind wheelchair user has welcomed new government powers to tackle pavement parking, but warns they will only work if councils enforce them. Julie Pilsworth, from Grimsby, says she is often forced into the road or trapped at home because drivers ignore existing...
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