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ADHD: ‘My private diagnosis cost me £2,000 but could be revoked by the NHS’

by Charlotte Dolman | May 1, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Kevin Healey, an autism campaigner from Newcastle-Under-Lyme, paid £2,000 for his private ADHD assessment with top doctor Dr Carol Stott. He says the process was thorough and robust, lasting 20 hours. But in February, Kevin was told by the NHS that regardless of his...

Updated guidance on free school meals published

by Charlotte Dolman | Apr 29, 2024 | Parents & Carers

In a huge win for disabled children and the free school meal disability inclusion campaign, the government has published its updated guidance on free school meals in England. The update will benefit over 100,000 disabled children currently missing out on free school...

The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis?

by Charlotte Dolman | Apr 26, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed.

Accessible salon opened by Thai balcony fall survivor

by Charlotte Dolman | Apr 24, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Maddi Neale-Shankster, from Coventry, made the decision after struggling to access beauty treatments. She said she hoped the salon would be a sanctuary for wheelchair users and the able-bodied alike. A place where people did not feel judged, she said.

Channel 4 Gogglebox Baasit and Raza Siddiqui thank fans after ‘incredible’ experience

by Charlotte Dolman | Apr 22, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Derby’s very own, Baasit and Raza Siddiqui, Channel 4 Gogglebox stars, ran the London Marathon. The pair completed the running challenge in aid of Me&Dee, a Derby charity supporting families through very challenging times, raising over £1,400!
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