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A trip to see Santa’s Grotto is a tradition for many children during the festive period. But as this advert shows it can also be overwhelming for some children who may not feel comfortable in crowds or hearing loud noises.

Kate Winslet has revealed she donated £17,000 to pay a soaring energy bill for a child’s life support after being deeply moved by her family’s plight.

It’s nearly three years since the Government first announced that it was carrying out a major review of the system for supporting children and young people with SEND, seven months since the SEND green paper was published setting out proposals for reform, and three months since the public consultation on these proposals ended. IPSEA asks, ‘What’s next?’ 

The charity Guide Dogs has launched a campaign and petition calling for the strengthening of the Equality Act so that businesses do not refuse assistance dogs. Alongside the campaign, the charity has launched a new research report that highlights that over 80% of guide dog owners had experienced an access refusal because they had their dog with them.

A new survey report from Carers UK highlights that the cost of living crisis has led to a quarter of carers saying they were cutting back on essentials such as food or heating, with 93% who were struggling to make ends meet saying that the increase in the cost of living was having a negative impact on their mental and/or physical health.