C.E. Jottings

"For the first time in the history of modern social policy things are getting worse for disabled people"

"Independent living for disabled people is in reverse, six years on from a government strategy to deliver improved choice and opportunity". So says the Community Care website review of a report by Jenny Morris for In Control and Disability Rights UK. Read Jenny Morris's blog here on her report "Independent Living Strategy: a Review of Progress" Or read the Community Care website review here Or download the full report here. Or, if you would like something altogether more challenging and... Read more →

ActionCP 2nd Parliamentary Inquiry session into cerebral palsy

On 15th July, Action Cerebral Palsy (ActionCP) was back in Parliament for the second session of the Parliamentary inquiry, led by Paul Maynard MP. This time, the Inquiry heard from specialists from a number of ActionCP consortium centres. We at Paces were especially pleased that Karen Hague MBE was able to represent Paces and that our MP Angela Smith met ActionCP members with Karen later in the day. From ActionCP on Facebook: "Today our Parliamentary inquiry into cerebral palsy heard... Read more →