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Handing in our cost of living crisis petition at 10 Downing Street
Yesterday, 7 March 2023, we went to Downing Street to hand in our cost of living petition.
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What next for social care reform?
Just over a year ago, the Department of Health and Social Care published a White Paper designed to ‘fix social care’. A lot has changed…
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Yes, the SEND system needs a transformation, but this isn’t going to do it.
Today the Government published its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) improvement plan. Hailed by the Government as a transformational document, it includes a…
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Myth busting: are the top cost saving tips accessible?
For many disabled households, the cost-saving measures that might work for most people don’t work. Steven Morris shares his research.
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Another budget, what do we know and what do we want?
On 15 March, Jeremy Hunt will stand outside 10 Downing Street proudly brandishing that red box, ready to announce his first full budget as chancellor.
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When something is labelled as being for disabled children, the price doubles
Lowri's daughter Mia has Rett syndrome. She spoke to Sense about what it’s like to face extra costs when you’re raising a disabled child.
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Streaming with Sense siblings brought Inara friends and adventure
Inara, age 9, joins us to talk board games, online adventures and new friends.
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Sharing magic moments with other siblings like me
Angel has been at siblings sessions for over a year, gaming, dancing and just hanging out.
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Disabled children are once again missing from the social care conversation
Today the government published its children’s social care implementation strategy “Stable Homes, Built on Love”. This is the long-awaited response to the Care…
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What can data tell us about the impact of cost of living on disabled people?
This week the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on the impact of cost of living on disabled people. The data from…
