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✍️Carers Rights Day - Information for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children✍️
Today is Carers Rights Day and this years theme is "Know your rights, use your rights." For parents and carers of disabled children, knowing your rights and how to use them is so important to make sure that you and your child are getting as much support as possible. Your Right to an Assessment One of the most important…
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❌Anti Bullying Week – Information and Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children❌
We are in the middle of Anti-Bullying Week and this years theme is “Power for Good” which a is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive difference. Supporting a disabled child who is experiencing bullying can be particularly challenging, but you are not alone. I hope this post provides support,…
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An ongoing battle-Parents battle for their children to access changing places in hospitals
It's devasting to read this article. Why are so many public buildings and public services lacking the essential facilities disabled people require. A Changing Place isn't a luxury, for some it's a necessity. Imagine visiting a hospital or a school or any public space, needing the toilet, but someone says, No, sorry they…
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💫Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month💫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD This is the final post for ADHD Awareness Month and this post is all about practical strategies for parents who have children with ADHD which I hope will be helpful!…
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🏫School Support for Children With ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month🏫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD Navigating school with a child who has ADHD can feel challenging but you're not alone and schools across the UK are required to…
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Meet the Challenge Squad - BBC Children in Need
Last night, I watched the One Show introduce their Challenge Squad for Children in Need. All I can say, is what a great group of people to take on their challenges. I felt emotional listening to their stories. You can read more about them following the link below. Meet the Challenge Squad. Children in Need
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Frailty Index Could Improve Lives of Younger Patients
Researchers at a Scottish university have discovered a measure used to assess the health of older people can improve quality of life for younger patients. BBC News Cerebral Palsy
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💫What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway - ADHD Awareness Month💫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD If you’re starting to wonder whether your child might have ADHD, you're not alone. Many parents and carers find themselves asking questions when they notice their…
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🧠An Introduction to ADHD For Parents & Carers - ADHD Awareness Month 🧠
Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD October is ADHD Awareness Month, so throughout the month we’ll be focusing on ADHD in children and young…
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✍️Asking My Child's School For a Meeting & Tips For a Productive Meeting -Back To School Challenges✍
Part One - An Introduction to Back to School Challenges Part Two - Why Is My Child Struggling Going Back To School? Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? As a parent of a disabled child, you are their best advocate. When you have concerns about your child's school experience, effective communication with…
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Disability Discrimination Law for Public Spaces
Hi everyone, My daughter (9) and I both have a range of disabilities, we are also both interested in Arts and Crafts. Since being dismissed by my former employer on “efficiency grounds” and with the continued assault on state help for disabled people I have been looking at becoming a franchisee for an Arts and Crafts class…
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College not giving a place this year citing attendance he had an EHCP
my godson had been in college for a year, he had an EHCP, the case officer is nowhere to be seen, the college are saying they don’t have to treat children differently so they are refusing any course based on attendance which, compared to school where he ended up not attending, has been amazing and passed functional skills…
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Hi,need some advise with my sons afo/splint - alternatives to NHS?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated
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🤔Why Is My Child Struggling Going Back To School? - Back To School Challenges🤔
Part One - An Introduction to Back to School Challenges Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? Part Four - How To Ask For A Meeting With My Childs School and Have a Productive Meeting? It’s been a few weeks since school started but if your child is still struggling to settle in, feeling anxious or having…
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🔔Back to School Challenges - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🔔
Part Two - How To Find Why My Child Struggling with Going Back to School Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? Part Four - How To Ask For A Meeting With My Childs School and Have a Productive Meeting? Now that we're around two weeks into the new school term after the summer holidays, I wanted to create a…
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📚️Back to School Tips - Summer Holiday Support📚️
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Podcasts About Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Parents & Carers
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how different people learn and take in information. If you’re anything like me then it’s often easier to listen on the go than to scroll through endless blocks of text trying to find the one bit of information you need. That’s why I’ve created some podcasts for parents and carers of…
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Chest health and cerebral palsy
Help improve chest health for children and young people with cerebral palsy. Here is a video that explains more about the research: Participants needed: • People aged 8-25 with cerebral palsy • Parents or carers • Health, social, and education professionals • Researchers Your input will guide crucial measures for research…
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Mother Heartbroken Over Parks Poor Accessibility.
A mum says she is "angry, upset and heartbroken" over the opening of a new play park that does not cater for her daughter's disabilities, despite it being described as an "accessible space." Rebecca said there "wasn't anything" her two-year-old daughter Hannah, who has cerebral palsy and is non-mobile, non-verbal and…
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🤗Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back to School - Summer Holiday Support🤗
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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🧠Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health - Summer Holiday Support🧠
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back to…
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Welsh Disability Rights Plan Risks Failure
The Disabled People's Right Plan, aims to give people more rights across a range of areas in Wales. Key parts of the Welsh government's flagship plan to improve disabled people's rights need to be rewritten, according to the equalities watchdog. Read the story here: BBC Wales Disability Rights Plan
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Setting up Charity on UC
Hi everyone, I’m currently on Universal Credit with LCWRA and am in the support group New Style ESA as I’m disabled. I also have a disabled son, and I’m hoping to set up a charity in his name to support other children and families with the same disability. I just want to check how this would affect my UC. I won’t be paying…
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🌳Summer Holiday Support - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🌳
Part One - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three -Maintaining Routine in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing In The Summer Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School Part Seven -…
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👕Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms - Summer Holiday Support Series👕
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the School Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To…
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🛀Keeping Routine At Home for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children - Summer Holiday Support 🛀
Part One - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Two - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing In The Summer Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School Part Seven - Back to…
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Playday 2025🤸♀️😄
Yesterday was Playday which is the UK’s annual celebration of the importance of play in children and young people’s lives. This year’s theme focused on the need for better quality play spaces that support happiness, health and belonging. It’s so important there is more accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces where all…
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⭐️Summer Holiday Support - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children ⭐️
Part Two - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Maintaining Routine in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing In The Summer Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School Part Seven…
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💫🤩What Has Your Child Taught You? - Disability Pride Month🤩💫
Part One - Disability Pride Month For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children As we’re in Disability Pride Month, I thought it would be a good time to shine a light on the children of the wonderful parents and carers here in the community! As parents and carers of disabled children you all do so much such as advocating,…
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😄✨Disability Pride Month For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children ✨😄
Part Two - What Has Your Child Taught You? Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disabled people, identities, and communities. For parents of disabled children, it can also be a time to reflect on how far you’ve come, what you’ve learned and what disability pride means to you and your family! For many parents, it…
