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Matilda in pieces: what one mother’s suicide reveals about the carers broken by the system

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 7, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Parent-carers of disabled children are exposed to chronic levels of extreme stress and often reach crisis point before help is available – then they face a ‘fight for basic support’, experts say. This is Matilda Davis’s story.   

ADHD jockey visits school to inspire students

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

A jockey with ADHD has visited a school for children with special educational needs to talk about her experiences.

Autism risks becoming a “catch-all” diagnosis for a huge variety of conditions

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

The National Autistic Society has responded to a new paper on the definition of autism, saying it may jeopardise access to support and lead to more stigma. Professor Uta Frith’s paper suggests that autism has become too broad to be useful, as it is currently diagnosed...

Back-to-school checklist for families with disabled children

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

The new school year is approaching soon. Many families are buying uniforms, packing school bags and getting back into routines. But if your child is disabled or has additional support/learning needs, they can be a lot more to think about. 

‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system

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

Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives.
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