24.01.18
When it comes to health care and transition, the process (and the age at which is begins) can vary enormously for families. In this latest post in our blog series on Transition, parent Michelle outlines her personal experience of transition. What a difference a day makes Transition can be a…
13.09.17
For the majority of parents, it’s important to plan ahead and consider how you will support your children through their education and early adulthood; we are often encouraged to set aside savings to provide for our children into their future. Savings accounts, Children’s Bonds, Junior ISAs, Child Trust Funds are…
24.05.17
by Sue McMillan, Reaching Families For parent carers of a child with special educational needs or a disability (SEND), picturing your child as an adult can be difficult, especially if you do not know how their condition will progress, or how their needs will change. However, early planning for your…
04.05.17
The legal position regarding decision making changes once a person becomes an adult and it is important to understand how your disabled child may be affected by this. Our very own Solicitor, Katherine Miller, who specialises in planning for the future for families with disabled and vulnerable children, will highlight…
12.04.17
Our transition series continues with Amaze, a charity offering information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities in Brighton and Hove; discussing support services available for your child as they reach adulthood. Over to Amaze… When you have a son or…
15.02.17
Following our blog last month, introducing our transition series which gives families and carers practical advice on how to manage transition where a disabled and vulnerable person is concerned, benefits expert Jayne Knights guides parents and carers through the new rules of Universal Credit and how parents and carers may…
25.01.17
By Katherine Miller Most parents of teenagers will recall stories of the challenges they face as their child grows up and becomes a young adult. For parents of a child who is disabled, has learning difficulties or is vulnerable in some way, this transition period to adulthood can be particularly…
