The use of eligibility criteria in social care services for disabled children
24/08/2009
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) has had long-standing concerns about the use of eligibility criteria in social care services for disabled children and their families.
The Islington judgement delivered in March this year provided some further clarity in this area. CDC has now issued their understanding of the judgement, see link below.
Get what you're entitled to
30/07/2009
FAMILIES with disabled children in Worcestershire are being urged to get advice on what benefits they are entitled to.
There are about 8,600 disabled children living in the county and their families can face enormous financial challenges.