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Woman to walk England’s 10 national parks with her dog

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 30, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Jen Lowthrop, of Matlock, is aiming to cover more than 1,000 miles (1,609km), which she aims to complete in 10 weeks. “I struggled with mental health in the past and walking and reading are my two things that keep me going, and I just want more people to...

Carer and woman with Down’s syndrome ‘like sisters’

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 28, 2023 | Parents & Carers

A carer looking after a woman with Down’s syndrome for 30 years says they have been together so long they are like sisters. Maggie Phillips welcomed Janet Brown into her Shrewsbury home as part of Shropshire’s Shared Lives scheme.

Child Trust Funds: Nearly a million accounts not accessed

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 25, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Nearly a million young people have yet to claim their Child Trust Funds, MPs have warned. However, children who lack capacity are particularly affected, with an estimated 80,000 having to rely on their families to go through a lengthy, often costly court process to...

How is sign language adapting to climate change?

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 23, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Deaf scientists and sign language experts have updated British Sign Language (BSL) to include climate change-related terms like “greenhouse gas” and “carbon footprint”. There were no official signs for these, meaning children, teachers and...

ParalympicsGB seeks activist footing to help aid progress for disabled people

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 21, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Progress has stalled for disabled people in British society, the chief executive of ParalympicsGB has said, as he seeks to move his organisation on to a more activist footing. Dave Clarke, who stepped into the role this year, will try to emulate the 124-medal total of...
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