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Jurors, lawyers and social workers face ‘resilience test’ in inaccessible courts

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 1, 2026 | Parents & Carers

By the time disabled social worker Vikki Walton-Cole arrived at court, she was already “in pain and unable to walk”. She was not then a full-time wheelchair user. But as the court had no on-site or nearby parking, it was a “massive effort” to...

Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing ‘unnecessary’ Pip reassessments

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 29, 2026 | Parents & Carers

A study by the anti-poverty charity Z2K has found that hundreds of thousands of disabled people are going through “unnecessary” personal independence payment (Pip) reviews, “wasting” public money and “significantly harming” the mental and physical health of...

Andy Burnham: Disabled activists deliver their verdict

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 26, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Andy Burnham’s record in engaging with disabled people’s organisations suggests he could end Labour’s “war on disabled people” if he becomes prime minister, but activists warned this week that “warm words will not be enough” to bring real change.

More than one in five pupils in England getting special educational needs support

by Charlotte Dolman | Jun 24, 2026 | Parents & Carers

More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – are receiving support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). That’s according to the first annual statistics published since the government set out plans to...

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.
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