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“Debilitating, exhausting and unpredictable” – that’s the reality of life for people living with multiple sclerosis in Wales. On top of the symptoms of the disease, there’s an added challenge; the fear of being judged for using accessible facilities.

Across England, there is long-standing evidence of ethnic disproportionality in identification of special education needs and disability (SEND), access to support, and outcomes. However, the intersection of ethnicity and SEND is complex, and the reasons behind ethnic disproportionality are not clear.

The family of a girl who was unable to use her garden due to a rare condition have said they are “so grateful” to a team of workers who turned it into a fun and usable space. Ada, nine, from Swindon, has a form of leukodystrophy – a group of rare neurological disorders that disrupt nerve signals from the brain.

Autism charities in the UK have joined forces to call on the Government to invest in a long-term strategy to reform the systems that diagnose and support autistic people. The report, A New Path Ahead: Why systemic change is the key to better lives for autistic people, sets out the case for systemic change and explains how it might be achieved.

Since the Schools White paper for England was published, there’s been growing concern from parents about the proposals and about whether their voices are being heard in the consultation process. Contact has been speaking directly to parents about their concerns and insights. They will combine this parental feedback with the data they regularly gather from their dedicated helpline and online advice service to form their response to the consultation, which closes May 18th.