Beth's been out of hospital for 7 months now... And she looks bloody fantastic! #prouddad

Sammy's Foundation gofund.me/c59c807b

Our programme has co-produced a set of Dynamic Support Register (DSR) & Care Education & Treatment Review (CETR) leaflets for Autistic people aged 16-25 to help them understand the process & benefits of these. england.nhs.uk/publication/ds…

Caring for someone with Pica is everyday observation all day and night. We need more awareness on this condition and more research. If you know of any body that does research or has an interest in Pica please let us know #Grateful #PicaAware

‘We’ve heard from mothers that it's a ‘broken system’’ Woman’s Hour is airing a special programme all about SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in September. Do you have experience of navigating the SEND system? Perhaps you’re looking for advice? Get in touch ⬇️

You have just three days to respond to my consultation on the draft Principles of Better Patient Safety at patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/principles - have your voice heard

Next Monday, a statutory public inquiry will open into the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex. Without the courage, persistence and determination of bereaved families and survivors campaigning - the inquiry would not be happening. bit.ly/4dOzQKb

It is #PainAwarenessMonth We have SO many issues understanding pain. What about you? #hypermobility #pain

Long delays in NHS care causing serious damage to children’s health across UK theguardian.com/society/articl…

SEND: New attendance rules are unfair on vulnerable students “We need a policy design process that is inclusive, collaborative and reflective of the diverse needs of our student population” tes.com/magazine/teach…

The consultation on the Principles of Better Patient Safety closes today - have your voice heard at patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/principles

🔴 Exclusive: Health minister told Matt Hancock ‘we aren’t going there’ when mother of man found dead at mental health unit called for public inquiry Read more ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/0…

🔊 Melanie Leahy, whose son was found dead at the Essex facility, is read WhatsApp messages sent by Nadine Dorries calling for a full public inquiry to be blocked Read more ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/0…

Updated school transport guidance and the impact on disabled children - Cerebra - cerebra.org.uk/legal-rights/u…

The police and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 – in conversation with Michael Brown: mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/the-police-and…

Exclusive Woman’s Hour poll: 73% of mothers of children with SEND think the SEND system is broken. We commissioned a survey of 1,000 mums across the UK who have one or more children with SEND. 58% told us they gave up work or cut their hours to support their child ⬇️

Never enough time to say all the things that need to be said. So pleased that BBC Woman's Hour is giving air-time to this urgent issue, and honoured to be invited to participate.

Disabled people treated "as an afterthought" during the pandemic - the Disability Charities Consortium asks UK Covid-19 Inquiry to consider the impact of the pandemic on disabled people this week as Module 3 of the Inquiry gets underway.

Amazing morning at the BBC Woman's Hour SEND debate with Anna Bird and Sam Carlisle . A wonderful group of speakers & a very supportive vibe for all the mums out there, including the bereaved 😔 I was privileged to have a front row seat. Thanku Carolyn Atkinson and Disabled Children's Partnership

On SNJ Today: #SEND Accountability takes a nose dive after Ofsted #BigListen outcome suspends a crucial part of local area SEND #Inspections. SNJ's Matthew Keer goes through what the changes mean for disabled children and their families specialneedsjungle.com/ofsted-changes…