Scope report indicates a lack of resources for young disabled children
Research out today shows that 70% of parents of disabled children struggle to give information to their children about their impairments and what is happening to them.
1 Dec 2006
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Disabilities 'should be in books'
Disabled children should be better represented in story books to increase children's understanding and awareness of disabilities, a charity says. Scope said there were 770,000 disabled children in the UK who had "virtually no role models in literature".
1 Dec 2006
Mums appeal to supermarkets for special needs trolleys
Mums of children with special needs who have been campaigning to get adapted trolleys at a supermarket were shocked to discover there has been one there all the time. Anna Cowie, of Shelley Road, has been asking for special needs trolleys at East Grinstead's Sainsbury's since the store was refurbished over a year ago - and has frequently been told by staff that none is available. She needs one for her son Jack, 12, who has severe learning disabilities, Down syndrome and autism.
30 Nov 2006
Families of disabled face care home closure
Families in Mole Valley have been shocked by plans to close a care home for mentally disabled people. For decades parents have relied on Daffodil House in Reigate to provide respite care for their severely handicapped sons and daughters.This care allows them a break from the strain of looking after a disabled child.
30 Nov 2006
Carers of Adults rated at Star turn in Report
Inspectors have praised the level of social care provided for adults in Derbyshire. The Commission for Social Care Inspection has announced its ratings for Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Stars are given depending on the quality of service. The county council was awarded the maximum three stars, while the city council was given two stars.
30 Nov 2006
Chemo drugs 'destroy brain cells'
Drugs used to destroy cancer cells may actually be more harmful to healthy cells in the brain, research suggests. A team from New York's University of Rochester found several types of key brain cell were highly vulnerable to the drugs.
30 Nov 2006