Updated guidance on free school meals published In a huge win for disabled children and the free school meal disability inclusion campaign, the government has published its updated guidance on free school meals in England. The guidance now...
MPs to debate free school meal scheme as 100,000 eligible disabled children miss out Tens of thousands of eligible disabled children are missing out on their free school meal entitlement due to their disability or sensory needs. This is despite the law being clear...
Botulinum toxin and hemiplegia What is botulinum toxin? Botulinum toxin (also known as Botox) injections are frequently offered to children with hemiplegia as part of their movement therapy programme. They act to reduce the...
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Free school meals – help us campaign by completing our survey We are asking parents to complete our short survey about free school meals, as part of our campaign to ensure disabled children are not missing out. If your child is...
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Health Disabled children are likely to attend a number of hospital and doctor appointments, and depending on their condition or disability they might need extra support from professionals. Why families might...
Accessing childcare Disabled children and young people can benefit from the opportunities that childcare, play and leisure activities offer them, such as making friends. Getting this right in the early years helps parents build...
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Medical negligence compensation claims: A step-by-step guide Our friends at national law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp have put together a step-by-step guide to help parent carers who may be considering making a medical negligence compensation claim. ...
Getting active “I took part in athletics and still hold the national record in long jump. I also did judo, which helped with my disability by learning about balance and how to...
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