St Christopher’s – Bristol – October 2023
https://www.scanbristol.org/our-campaign St Christopher’s School was founded postwar in 1945 by Catherine Grace OBE, a medical secretary, as a residential Steiner school for children with learning difficulties. It began with only six pupils and expanded over time to a peak of 50 children and young people, most of them from the Bristol area. This is important because […]
Top tips for parent/carers with children who have a learning disability/autism – October 2023
This blog is written by Michelle Nicholson, volunteer with lived experience on behalf of Rescare. Having an autistic child or child with SEN needs can be challenging. It’s not like we get taught what to do at school or by others, it’s something we often have to just figure out on our own, often without […]
Our Life Our Choice Update by David Wilks – October 2023
More Communities threatened with closure. Our campaign to get the wording of Right Support Right Care Right Culture changed has never been more needed. In the last six weeks Hft have given the residents of Walberton Sussex three months’ notice of eviction. Fortunately, families are fighting back with a lot of support from the Furlong […]
Hear from our Chair Anita Bennett – October 2023
Rescare has been part of our family’s lives for over thirty years, and so it is with sadness and pride that I write this. Doctors hid the fact that my baby daughter had Downs Syndrome from me for five days, and the midwives were banned from telling me the truth. So when on the fifth […]
Befriending Directory – UK Wide
If you are looking for a befriender why not check the directory: https://www.befriending.co.uk/directory/
Every Story Matters UK Covid-19 Inquiry – August 2023
Every story matters is an opportunity for everyone who wishes to contribute to the COVID 19 inquiry: https://youtu.be/6G5AbNkB_7k Every experience is unique as a result of the pandemic, please have your say. This will help the UK be better prepared for the future. Taking part How can I share my experience? By visiting […]
Personal Independence Payments Update – August 2023
The length of time that PIP is awarded is based upon each claimant’s individual circumstances. PIP awards can vary in length. The shortest award is 9 months. The longest is an ongoing award with a ‘light touch’ review at 10 years. The letter they receive when their claim is approved will tell them when their claim will end and […]
Oliver McGowan – Draft code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training – August 2023
The consultation for Oliver McGowan is currently open, please share your opinions, deadline is 19th September. As told by Oliver’s mother, Paula McGowan OBE Watch Oliver’s Story Why we are consulting Under section 21a of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care must issue a […]
Ombudsman welcomes report aimed at improving local authority SEND decisions – August 2023
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has welcomed a report looking to improve the quality of local authority decision making for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The report ,commissioned by the Administrative Justice Council, has researched practical solutions to address how nearly all (96%) of family appeals to the […]
Carers Week – Meet the inspirational Kaddy Thomas | June 2023
Marking Carers Week and highlighting the vital work of 5.7million unpaid carers in the UK by meeting Kaddy Thomas, who has dedicated her life to caring for her son Elijah. Kaddy herself was born with a rare condition called Apert Syndrome, which causes abnormalities of the skull. Watch Kaddy’s interview here: www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/carers-week