Introducing Wizzybug – the fun way to get around for children with physical disabilities
The Wizzybug is an innovative powered wheelchair modelled on the ‘Little Tikes’ car, aimed at younger children with limited mobility ...
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England: Important Consultation for Disabled Children and Young People
The Government is carrying out a consultation on its vision of how to reform children’s social care in England. This ...
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Wales: Implementation of the ALN Act Extended Until August 2025
On March 20 2023, Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, issued a written statement announcing that the ...
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What is HIE and how is it linked to Cerebral Palsy?
What is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)? Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy, otherwise known as “HIE”, is a technical term describing brain damage caused ...
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Cerebra Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving Project Conference
On 18 October 2022, the University of Leeds School of Law hosted the Cerebra Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving Project Conference: ...
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Accessing School Transport for Disabled Children – Progress
Local authorities have a duty to make travel arrangements for all eligible children. Cases referred to our Legal Entitlements and ...
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Practical approaches to resolving commonly occurring health and social care difficulties
John Furlong and Derek Tilley work within our Legal Entitlements and Problem-solving Project. They help families to understand what their ...
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Getting Direct Payments For 1:1 Support
Ben* is 6 years old and has autism, ADHD and epilepsy. His parents have to work long hours and need ...
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Welsh Government Publishes ALN Guidance for Parents and Carers
In September 2021, as part of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) reform the Welsh Government began the phased transfer from ...
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Challenging Parent Carer Blame
Disabled children and their families are one of the most severely disadvantaged groups in the UK. A major research report ...
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