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Disabled children’s rights under spotlight at parliamentary inquiry

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 22, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister has faced questions on the government’s support for disabled children. Mr MacAlister took question at last week’s parliamentary inquiry into children’s human rights in the social care system.

Children with SEND face safety risks in schools, new survey finds

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 19, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Almost two-thirds of school staff are concerned about keeping children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) safe at school because of a lack of capacity and resources, according to a new National Autistic Society (NAS) survey.

More providers making it easier to access Child Trust Funds

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 17, 2026 | Parents & Carers

In a sign that our Child Trust Fund campaign’s momentum is not easing up, even more providers are now allowing young disabled people to access their savings without a costly and lengthy court process. Recently Nationwide, Santander, Coventry Bank and Co-Operative Bank...

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 15, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Fourteen-year-old Eryn, who has been blind since birth, made the three-hour round-trip for a screening of The Magic Faraway Tree, a film adapted from Enid Blyton’s book series. Eryn said the journey was necessary because the cinema was the only one her family...

Government research shows activists were right to warn of impact of DWP work advisers on mental distress

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 12, 2026 | Parents & Carers

New government research has proved disabled activists were right to warn that receiving employment advice on top of NHS talking therapy would push many people with mental distress further away from the jobs market.

TV has long been inaccessible for disabled people, says Adolescence writer Jack Thorne

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 10, 2026 | Parents & Carers

While disability representation on screen in the TV and film industry is improving, barriers for disabled people working behind the camera remain. Multi-award-winning screenwriter Jack Thorne, whose credits include Adolescence, Falling, Toxic Town and Harry Potter and...
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