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New mental health ‘check-in’ programme launched

by Michelle Lowe | Aug 8, 2022 | Parents & Carers

A new initiative to help support children’s mental health is being launched, which will see school pupils complete mental health “check-ins”. The Government-backed platform from Govox Wellbeing, developed in conjunction with NHSX and King’s College London, is...

PA shortage causing hardship for Disabled people

by Michelle Lowe | Aug 5, 2022 | Parents & Carers

A new survey by TLAP (Think Local, Act Personal) and the Local Government Association has highlighted the difficulties many Disabled people face in hiring a Personal Assistant (PA) to help with daily living tasks. Around 70,000 Disabled people employ a PA in the UK....

More than two-thirds of children in custody have special educational needs

by Michelle Lowe | Aug 3, 2022 | Parents & Carers

More than two-thirds of children in custody have special educational needs (SEN) and educational provision is woefully inadequate for children in both quantity and quality, according to a new report from the Howard League for Penal Reform and Independent Provider of...

Disabled woman fined for using disabled parking space in Wales

by Michelle Lowe | Aug 1, 2022 | Parents & Carers

A disabled woman is reportedly facing fines of more than £1,000 for using a disabled-driver car parking space outside her flat. Cerys Gemma, who lives in Cardiff, told reporters the space allocated to her flat is inaccessible as it has a pillar on one side and another...

New short film highlights the challenges people with a learning disability face when accessing primary care

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 29, 2022 | Parents & Carers

The Sunnybank Trust and Surrey Heartlands ICS Research Team have produced a new video highlighting the challenges people with learning disabilities face when accessing primary care. The film aims to empower healthcare professionals to take positive action and features...
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