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This section is written for the non-specialist individual, concentrating on two forms of inheritance, the single abnormal gene which is changed, or ‘mutated’, and chromosomal abnormalities. Many traits in plants...

As part of claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), your child, or you acting as their appointee, will need to complete a questionnaire. This is called How Your Disability Affects You,...

This advice is for families in England only. There are laws around childcare that local authorities and childcare providers must follow. The main law in England is the Childcare Act...

Find out more about our workshops for the families you support, covering popular topics or a bespoke option.

Introduction Professionals have a hugely important role to play in supporting disabled children and their parent carers, but many are unfamiliar with the unique challenges that families face. As a...

A child who does not sleep well can affect the whole family. Disabled children and those with certain medical conditions are more likely to experience problems with sleeping.

Key statistics Parent carer forums involvement in shaping health services, 2014 [PDF] Latest research into parent carer forums’ experiences of working with health services in England, including clinical commissioning groups,...

Strep A (formally called Group A Streptococcus or GAS) is a common type of bacteria often found on the skin or in the throat.

Rules for claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and some other benefits, for children in hospital and residential settings.

If you are a council or housing association tenant, your Universal Credit will be cut if you have more bedrooms than your family is seen as needing. This is commonly...

On this page we explain what you need to do if you want to complain about any aspect of your child's education.

Computers are everywhere in our lives: home, school, work and play. Children with hemiplegia may seem to start at a disadvantage, but learning to use computers effectively can help them...

Around the time of diagnosis, parents can go through a range of emotions, including shock, denial, grief and anger. Parents can be anxious about how they are going to cope...

When might be surgery be an option? Hemiplegia can often affect the way children’s affected limbs grow, particularly the way muscles develop and, to a lesser extent, bones too. This...

There are new requirements for relationships and sex education (RSE). These came into force in September 2020 and apply to all schools in England, both state-funded and independent. All schools...

One in four children live in a home that makes their condition worse or puts them at risk. This needs to change. Take action and join our campaign.

“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...

Adjustment People react in different ways to being told that their child has hemiplegia, and that is ok. You may feel anger or dissatisfaction in the way that the news...