The Language of Children’s Services

Two FLARE members were interviewed for an article by Children and Young People Now. The article explores the language used in children’s services and the concern that some common terms risk stigmatising children, young people and families.

Train company launches online forum

Avanti West Coast has become the first UK train operator to offer Disabled passengers a dedicated social media forum. The Accessible Rail Travel with Avanti West Coast Facebook group aims to provide a support network to share advice, tips and offer feedback.

Lonely Lockdown

Sibs has published findings from a survey of parents to understand how the needs of siblings of disabled children were affected by lockdown. A survey of 640 parents found that: 81% said their sibling child’s mental health had worsened 43% of siblings were providing...