C.E. Jottings

Care Act guidance for local authorities - who speaks up for those with cerebral palsy?

I have asked before on this blog, who speaks up for those with cerebral palsy. Once again I notice the energy and focus the National Autistic Society brings to speaking up for their people. NAS has launched "Careless" - a campaign in response to the Government's guidance (6th June) to local authorities to help them decide who will be eligible for social care across England, as part of their Care Act. NAS says "these new measures fail to adequately recognise... Read more →

Action Cerebral Palsy – First Evidence Session at House of Commons

This report of the first evidence sesssion has kindly been contributed by Ian Sansbury on behalf of Action Cerebral Palsy: Action Cerebral Palsy – First Evidence Session The first evidence session of the Action Cerebral Palsy parliamentary inquiry took place on Tuesday June 10th. Eight parents of children with cerebral palsy and related disorders, including Jabeen Akhter from Paces Sheffield, described their experiences of bringing up a child with cerebral palsy and particularly their experience of navigating both statutory and... Read more →

The cost of cerebral palsy in the UK. Who wants to know?

So the cost of Autism in the UK is £32bn a year, according to a report published on the BBC News website. Research suggests the economic cost of supporting someone with autism over a lifetime (£1.5m in the UK and $2.4m in the US for individuals with the highest needs) much higher than previously thought, research suggests. That is more than heart disease, stroke and cancer combined, said autism charity Autistica, but only £6.60 per person is spent on autism... Read more →

Skatepark for wheelchair users

OK. Arguments for and against from conductors, please. Would you have one in your centre? "A skatepark designed specifically for wheelchair users is being planned by a children's charity." BBC News "Petersfield wheelchair skatepark planned" Read more →