Interview: Normalising arthritis in young people
Arthritis is often associated with the older generation, but it can affect anyone at any age. One young person shares her experience.
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Interview: Internet Matters calls for more support for vulnerable children online
A new study has revealed that vulnerable children can be up to seven times more at risk in the digital world than those without vulnerabilities. Free online advice service Internet Matters is now calling for a greater focus in how the UK supports vulnerable children.
Government needs to act now to avoid a jobs crisis for disabled people
Research by Leonard Cheshire has revealed that disabled people have been plunged into crisis by the COVID-19 employment landscape.
Leading children’s charity launches new Step-by-step Cookbook
The Children’s Trust has produced a special easy to follow recipe book, developed by children and rehabilitation therapists, for the whole family to enjoy.
Calls for young people with disabilities to be supported under new government job retention plan
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced plans today (8 July) to prevent mass unemployment due to the ongoing pandemic, but charities say more needs to be done to support young people with disabilities.
Independent Living Fund encourages young disabled people to #TrySomethingNew
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to try something new.
Unprecedented coalition of UK charities unite to tackle inequality for disabled children and their families
Research reveals 69% of families never receive support caring for their disabled children outside their close friends or family. The UK’s leading children’s charities will…
The World Changers
Presenting Enable’s official World Changers list – the top 15 individuals who have big plans to change the world for people with disabilities in 2017…
Simon Cowell hosts afternoon tea for sick children
Shooting Star Chase Vice President Simon Cowell, along with his partner Lauren Silverman, led a host of stars in treating sick children and their families…
Contact a Family’s unique SEN Advice Line gets funding boost from Masonic Charitable Foundation
Contact a Family’s Special Educational Needs helpline service, which offers advice, support and information to parents worried about their disabled child’s education, has received a…
RNIB makes Newsagent service free for blind and partially sighted children under 16
Magazines including National Geographic Kids and BBC Horrible Histories now free for young people using RNIB Newsagent The RNIB Newsagent service, which delivers the latest…
The Down’s Syndrome Association campaigns for better inclusion
#MyFriendsMyCommunity When children and adults with Down’s syndrome are given opportunities to participate, the whole community benefits. During Awareness Week (March 20-26 2016), the Down’s…
RNIB and DK launch range of braille books for children
DK is proud to announce the publication of the DK Braille series, a newly developed range of custom-designed braille books for blind and partially sighted children and…
Give a child a chance with ARC Adoption North East
Believing every child deserves the right to grow up in a nurturing and loving family is key for ARC Adoption North East. North East based…
NDCS teams up with Basketball England to give deaf children opportunity to play
National Deaf Children’s Society and Basketball England have scored a slam-dunk with their new deaf-friendly basketball tips. A new resource – the first of its…