Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) have launched a guide for supporters on campaigning to make disabled children and their families a priority for their local authority, primary care trust, local councillors and MP.
25th August 2010
YMCA Redhill in Surrey has a Buddy scheme to support young people with disabilities to take part in leisure activities.
They are looking to recruit volunteer buddies aged 16 or over who will support disabled children and young people aged 11-19 years, living in East Surrey, to enjoy their chosen activities.
25th August 2010
The Research Centre at the National Children's Bureau (NCB) is looking to recruit 15 children and young people aged between 11-16 years to become Young NCB Research Advisers.
24th August 2010
The NHS White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS.
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) have organised this unique seminar to explore this White Paper and its possible impact on the lives of disabled children, young people and their families. It will focus on key messages we as the third sector need to present to Government when responding to the four consultation papers accompanying this white paper.
18th August 2010
The learning disability charity Mencap, which is also a member of the Transition Information Network, has launched the Getting it Right campaign for equal healthcare for all people with a learning disability.
18th August 2010
RADAR and CSV are looking for young disabled applicants 13-19 years old to prepare for and present at events in 3 UK regions, London, West Midlands , and Yorkshire and Humberside (covering the North of England).
These events will be attended by representatives from around 50 Disabled Organisations from each region, to encourage these organisations recognise young disabled talent.
11th August 2010
The Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) has received funding to develop its capacity to better engage disabled children and young people.
9th August 2010
The Council for Disabled Children (which hosts TIN) has published its summer digest with the latest policy and practice news on all issues to do with disabled children, including those in transition to adulthood.
6th August 2010