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Meet the charity ensuring Derby’s deaf community have a full say in their own lives

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 24, 2023 | Parents & Carers

The incredible work of interpreter service Communication Unlimited, particularly during the Covid pandemic, has been recognised with a diversity and inclusion award. In Derby, Communication Unlimited is working tirelessly to support the local deaf community. A...

Free eye test boost for pupils in England special schools

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 21, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Around 165,000 pupils in England’s special schools will receive free NHS eye testing in their school setting from next year, the government has confirmed. The government’s NHS Long Term Plan had already committed to provide eye testing to children in residential...

Woman with Down’s Syndrome ‘an inspiration’ at 73

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 19, 2023 | Parents & Carers

A woman from Jersey celebrating her 73rd birthday is an “inspiration” to others with Down’s Syndrome, a charity said. When Libby was born in 1950, life expectancy for most people with the condition was just 15, said charity Les Amis.

60 Years Driving Change for Children

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 17, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Marking 60 Years of driving change for children, this video highlights what makes the National Children’s Bureau truly unique and how they bring people and organisations together to find the best solutions for children and young people.

Ellie Simmonds on finding her birth mother: ‘During this journey I cried so much’

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 14, 2023 | Parents & Carers

After retiring from swimming, the Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds, began researching her origins. This led her to her birth family – and to uncover the shocking difficulties facing other disabled children.

Paula McGowan: We need mandatory autism and learning disability training in education settings to change culture, hearts, and minds

by Charlotte Dolman | Jul 12, 2023 | Parents & Carers

Few of us will be unaware of the scandal of young disabled people being abused, mistreated, or neglected in residential health and education settings. One of the most notable cases was autistic teenager Oliver McGowan, who died as a result of inappropriate and...
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