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‘Playing an autistic character helped me unmask myself’

by Charlotte Dolman | May 6, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Comedian Ashley Storrie has revealed playing an autistic character in her first lead acting role helped her to become more open about her own challenges.

Number of disabled people in UK increasing over time

by Charlotte Dolman | May 3, 2024 | Parents & Carers

A survey released by the Department for Work and Pensions showed that the number of disabled people in the UK is increasing over time. The Family Resources Survey is an annual report that provides facts and figures about the incomes and living circumstances of...

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.
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