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"When Mike didn't qualify for the funding, it was one of the most distressing moments of our dementia journey." - Trish.
NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) funding can be a lifeline for people affected by #dementia, but too many families are missing out because the assessment process is flawed.
Join Trish and over 22,500 others calling for a fairer CHC system by signing our petition today: action.dementiauk.org/fix-nh…
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
The children of this country deserve an advocate who'll use their passion & knowledge to fight for children & ensure their voices are heard by those in power. If this is you, please apply for the best job in the world, the next Children’s Commissioner👇🏻 apply-for-public-appointment…
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We are still collecting testimonies - you can add yours here: buff.ly/tthaJRd
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Interested to see what part of the EHCP process Ministers may think we don’t need - is it where:
- we identify all the child’s special educational needs?
- we specify the provision reasonably required to meet those needs?
- the child gets the right to attend a suitable school?
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
NEW POST: Join our joint campaign to #SaveOurChildrensRights. We've launched in @guardian with a letter cosigned by 100 SEND charities & groups, academics, disability campaigners & celebrities, incl Chris Packham and Christine McGuinness specialneedsjungle.com/save-…
ALT image shows the logos of the organising members as written in the post
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
Our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign sparked front page news in The Guardian & The Times today. But this is just the start.
Help protect SEND legal rights:
✉️ Email your MP
🖊️ Sign the petition
📸 Join the photo campaign
👉 saveourchildrensrights.org.u…
ALT Graphic showing the front pages of The Times and The Guardian newspapers. The Times headline reads: “PM facing fresh revolt over special needs help” The Guardian headline reads: “New battle for No 10 as MPs raise alarm on special needs provision”
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
Today, we launch the #SaveOurChildrensRights joint campaign. Govt plans could remove EHC plans and weaken legal rights for children with SEND. We can’t let that happen. The law isn’t the problem - failure to follow it is. Join the campaign 👇saveourchildrensrights.org.u…
ALT A young boy holds a sign that reads: “Because of my legal rights… I can type so I can talk to you”. To the left of the image is a text box that says: “Children’s legal rights are under threat. Join the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign to protect the law for children and young people with SEND.”
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
The petition to protect disabled children’s right to assessment and support is now in the top 15 on the parliamentary petitions website, with over 57,000 signatures. Please encourage as many people as you can to sign and share. #SEND
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
50,000 signatures! Halfway to the 100k we need for a parliamentary debate! Have you added your name and shared with schools, colleagues, family and friends? Get Grandma to sign! Act now! Sign and Share the Parliamentary Petition to PROTECT SEND RIGHTS! specialneedsjungle.com/act-n…
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
1/ SEN is a legally defined term. So we’re concerned about Tom Rees’ comments on ‘the SEND label’ which suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of SEN and the legal framework. Here are our thoughts🧵
schoolsweek.co.uk/umbrella-s…
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
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 ⬇️
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
At the start of this academic year, many children with SEND across the UK don’t have a suitable school place, or a school place at all.
@catrionamoore13 from @IPSEAcharity joins @bbcnuala to advise parents how to navigate the system ⬇️
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
‘Children need their needs met. When their needs are met, we see them thrive’
In our special Woman’s Hour from the BBC Radio Theatre, @BBCNuala looked at support for kids with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in England & the mums trying to access it for them ⬇️
Pipa Unsworth retweeted
✨A big thank you to everyone who took part in our Woman’s Hour #SEND special live from the BBC Radio Theatre - and to all of you listening at home who also got in touch.
We covered so much - but don't worry - the conversation will continue tomorrow! 🎧⬇️
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Twelve critical reforms in the Data for Growth Bill will drive economic growth and support innovation. Learn more about what this means for our industry here:
dma.org.uk/article/the-dma-w…
#DigitalInformationandSmartDataBill #DMA
#EconomicGrowth
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The inclusion of the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill in the King’s Speech reflects our successful advocacy. Thank you to all our members for your continued support in making this happen. #DigitalInformationandSmartDataBill #KingsSpeech #DMA
Are you a #SaaS #scaleup looking for ways to improve productivity and profitability as top-line growth slows.
Then this blog series by @thinkbluehat is for you! thinkbluehat.com/optimising-…
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Join DMA Scotland on 25th June to to learn more about the mission: dma.org.uk/event/driving-res…
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"The Government must make passing DPDI its number one priority in the next few days. After three years of consultation many aspects of the Bill have support across the political spectrum.” decisionmarketing.co.uk/top-…