Depression in Children and Young People
Background Depression is an illness that affects people of all ages, including children and young people. It is thought that about one per cent of children and three per cent...
Background Depression is an illness that affects people of all ages, including children and young people. It is thought that about one per cent of children and three per cent...
In this section we look at how forums can work with their local SENDIASs service.
Trusts and foundations play an invaluable role in helping us provide advice, information and support to families of disabled children, whatever their disability and wherever they are in the UK....
This section looks at the different kinds of insurance a forum might need
Case study: Starting university – a parent’s view Suzanne’s daughter Emma has severe hearing loss. Without hearing aids she can’t process sound and hears no speech. She is in her...
If you are the parent or carer of someone over 16, who needs help to make, communicate or carry out decisions, there are three ways to ensure you can act...
Introduction to the statutory duty, the local offer, introduced under the Children and Families Act 2014.
A parent’s story of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder The helpful podcast for families with disabled children Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating disorder that goes...
How to support people working for the forum, including using reasonable adjustments and supporting neurodivergence.
More information about managing change and succession planning for forums
Find services and programmes in Scotland that help disabled young people build skills, gain confidence, and access employment opportunities.
Information to support forums with the development of its roles and responsibilities. Including example job descriptions and videos about different forum roles.
A summary of how parent carer forums were first established
This advice applies in Scotland only. Explore university options for disabled students. Find out about entry requirements, support services and living away from home. Studying at university level Most people going...
Guardianship safeguards vulnerable people who are 16 or over but lack the capacity to make decisions or take action for themselves. It lets others take decisions on their behalf, subject...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra costs of disability for adults aged 16 to pension age. It replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children...
Universal Credit is a new benefit for people of working age. It is paid both to people who are out of work and to those in employment.
Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers who provide at least 35 hours of care per week.