20.04.23
“Think carefully about whether you actually want to become a Deputy” – advice from a parent on applying to access a disabled child’s Child Trust Fund Michele Creed, a mother from Sussex, kindly shares her family’s personal story and the journey she has been on to become a Deputy…
17.11.21
In 2020, an inspirational Sussex Mum kindly shared her story of creating a family-led supported living service for her disabled son. More than 18 months later, Julie kindly talked to us about what they have learnt in that time, all against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. Readers of the…
25.08.20
Following the recent media interest in the #ChildTrustFundAccess campaign, which is shining the spotlight on the issue of families and carers with disabled children being able to access their Child Trust Fund, we interview Andrew and Jenny – parents of Mikey who turns eighteen shortly. Can you tell us a little…
14.05.20
Our guest blog this week is from an amazing Mum who worked tirelessly to create a family-led supported living service for her disabled son. She hopes her story can help others do the same. My 23 year old son Ryan has complex needs, he has a very rare genetic disorder…
05.07.17
About the Family Ian and Debbie have three children; Ella who is 21 and works full time and no longer lives at home. Lucy who is 19, she has autism and learning difficulties. Lucy is at college and lives at home with her parents, she has fairly high care needs…
01.03.17
Over the coming months we will be highlighting real families and their own unique situations surrounding planning for the future for their disabled and vulnerable children. We have changed the names of the family members, but each story is based on real clients we have assisted and covers some difficult…
10.05.16
What would it feel like if someone told you that you that you weren’t able to make decisions for your child which you thought were in their best interest? Our Managing Director Philip Warford interviews Yvonne Milne, Founder and President of the charity Rett UK. Yvonne’s daughter Clare has Rett…
