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Why I had to turn to lawyers as the parent of a child with SEND
Melissa Hayhurst says the government should ensure children are getting the support they need instead of attacking the lawyers helping parents.
Government stalls on disabled children’s social care reform in England
The Government has delayed a decision on whether to carry out long awaited reforms to disabled children’s social care law. In an interim response to the Law Commission’s major review of the disabled children’s social care legal framework, the government today said it would wait until September before deciding which reform recommendations to accept, reject or modify.
Changes to energy bill discount scheme will discriminate against many disabled people, campaigners warn
Campaigners have warned a minister that the decision to change how the Warm Home Discount Scheme is funded will discriminate against disabled people with high energy needs.
Families say trust in social care providers would be rebuilt through everyday communication
New research shows that families of adults with learning disabilities who use social care services would have greater confidence in the care system if everyday communication, visibility and trust were improved.
Disability experts appointed to lead first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment
Disabled people will have their voices at the centre of the first ever comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with the appointment of twelve members to its steering group.
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