A Family Perspective
ResCare need your support!
As parents of a daughter with special needs, we are members of a charitable society called ResCare – a fantastic society for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities and their Families. ResCare campaign on topics relating to the everyday needs of their members and represent the interests of people with learning disabilities, their carers and especially […]
Legislation Changes
We would like to draw your attention to some significant changes over the past year, with particular reference to legislative changes from 1st April 2015. The Care Quality Commission is taking a Human Rights approach to regulation, to ensure that that all people using any health or social care services in England, have their rights […]
News
Autism Show Series
Want to know more about Autism? Looking for specialist equipment/therapies/technologies for your son/daughter? Need support and advice? The Autism Show is the place where you can find all this and much more! There are 3 shows being held this year; London, Birmingham and Manchester. With exhibition stands showcasing everything from technologies, equipment, […]
Kidz to Adultz South 2016
Kidz South 2016 is fast approaching and one not to miss! We will be on stand 112, so do come and see us! We would be delighted to meet you and share our personal experiences. Thursday 4th June Rivermead Leisure Centre Reading 9.30am – 4.30pm There will be over 120 exhibitors offering advice and information […]
Video goes viral
Bill Davis and his son, Chris, who was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, have recently become viral sensations on You Tube after a video of them recently hit 20 million views. Bill and Chris are among subjects within the book “Far From the Tree”, written by Andrew Solomon, and the promotional video for this […]
Kidz to Adultz Middle
Do you live in the Midlands or surrounding area? Are you a parent, carer or family member supporting a child or young person with a disability or additional needs? Kidz to Adults in the Middle is fast approaching and one not to miss! We will be there this year, will you? If so, […]
Guides to Legislation
Following all the recent changes to legislation with the introduction of The Care Act & Mental Capacity Act, ResCare have writen some very useful “user guides” to give an overview of what they may mean for you. This includes Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP), Learning Disability and Work Related Benefits & Personal Budgets. Please […]
Centre for Social Justice
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) have been commissioned to prepare a report by the end of November for the government on residential care, which could influence future goverment policy in this area. The CSJ was established as an independent think-tank in 2004. On its website (www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk) it describes itself as follows; “By combining hands-on […]
