The Department for Works and Pensions has published a new National Disability Strategy for England, setting out the actions the government will take to improve the lives of all disabled people including children and...
National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Department for Education (DfE) have published a national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults in England for the period 2021 to 2026. The strategy...
Reforming the Mental Health Act: consultation outcome
The Department of Health and Social Care has published an outcome report following its consultation on the White Paper on reforming the Mental Health Act in England and Wales. The report includes a section addressing...
Remote working has been life-changing for disabled people, don’t take it away now
In the rush to go ‘back to normal’, must we sacrifice all the gains that have been made on disability inclusion? Read this article by Frances Ryan in The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
Pupils in England less likely to get special needs support in poorer areas
Children with special needs in England are less likely to receive support if they are in disadvantaged areas or attend academy schools, according to a study that warns of a “postcode lottery”. Read the full article on...
World Hearing Day: Government urged to fund specialist therapy for deaf children
A charity has called on the government to fund training for more specialist therapists to help deaf children learn to listen and speak. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:...
