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NCB Survey: Experiences Of Using SEND Information, Advice and Support Services
18 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
The National Children’s Bureau are carrying out a survey about people’s experience of using SEND information, advice and support services. Your answers to the questions will help the Government understand how good the services are.
Cardiff Airport Invites Passengers To Join PRM & Disability Forum
11 July 2019 / Posted in: Information
On 4th September, Cardiff Airport is holding a meeting to explore ideas, and to agree the scope for their proposed Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and Disability Forum. Members of the public and third sector organisations are invited to attend.
Contact's Resources For A Stress-Free Summer
11 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
The summer holidays are very nearly upon us and Contact for Families with Disabled Children have put together their top tips for making summer as stress-free and fun as possible – this includes a link to their guide “Holidays, Play and Leisure”.
Sign Open Letter Calling On NHS England To Keep Its Promise To Protect The Children’s Hospice Grant
01 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Together for Short Lives has found that NHS and local council cuts are hitting lifeline care for seriously ill children. Gabriella Walker, a bereaved parent, is inviting children’s palliative care services, families of children with life-limiting conditions, and the general public to add their name to her letter to the Health and Social Care Secretary, calling for urgent action.
Survey on Accessible Transport and Parking
01 July 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Business Disability Forum has launched this survey seeking the views of disabled people or those who have a long-term health condition, on using public transport and accessible parking, in the UK. Survey closes 8am on Wednesday 10th July.
Children’s Hospice Week: 17th – 23rd June
14 June 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
This is the only week in the year dedicated to raising awareness of children’s hospice and palliative care services across the UK, and those they support. This year’s theme is ‘Moments that Matter’.
SANDS Awareness Month - Finding Your Way
03 June 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
June is SANDS awareness month. 2019's theme is ‘Finding Your Way’ after pregnancy and baby loss and seeking support in a way that is right for anyone needing it, with a particular focus on support for men and helping them find a way through grief. Find out more here including how to support the campaign.
'Give it Back' Campaign launched by DCP
03 June 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
Today sees the launch of 'Give it Back' - a new campaign from the Disabled Children's Partnership to encourage the government to fill the £434million gap in social care funding for disabled children in England through the upcoming Spending Review.
Survey Reviewing the Supply and Use of Wheelchairs from the NHS
29 May 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
This survey is designed to capture information on service user experience in the Greater Manchester area of accessing and using a wheelchair (manual, battery powered or electric) over the last 5 years, and to identify both user and carer priorities. Survey closes: 28th June.
Childhood Project Survey
29 May 2019 / Posted in: Information, Support
The NCB and British Academy want to find out what children and young people aged 11 to 18 think and feel about Childhood. They want to find out how the decisions that governments make affect children and young people’s lives as they are growing up.
