Families with disabled children spend six times more of their monthly income for well-being, says study

Families with disabled children spend six times more of their monthly income for well-being, says study

Study in Tamil Nadu reveals families with disabled children spend six times their monthly income on caregiving and healthcare.

Parents of Disabled Children to Challenge Labour’s Education Tax in Court This Week

As Guido predicted, Labour's policy to impose VAT on private school fees is turning into a total disaster for the government. Of Bridget Phillipson's many

‘Caring for a child with profound autism is rewarding but challenging’   - East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

“It’s a great honour to be Louisa’s mum – but it’s challenging.” says mum Michaela. Michaela’s daughter Louisa has profound autism, a genetic condition and a variety of health issues. She’s non-speaking and has a very limited understanding of language. Michaela cares for Louisa full time and has shared her experience of parenting a child with profound autism through her involvement with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT…

Disabled, Autistic And Homeless: Who Will Care For Chloe? - Great Yorkshire Radio

She records the conversation because she doesn’t trust anyone anymore. What makes her situation even more perilous is that Chloe is disabled and autistic. Until recently, the 33-year-old’s life was happy and stable. Then last November, her father had a stroke and was unable to care for her, leaving her alone. “Dad would keep me safe from all these people. He was the barrier,” she says. Due to her vulnerabilities, her local council in Buckinghams…