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An inclusive workforce is more productive and innovative. 'Inclusive' means all marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. - Greta Harrison

We are looking for families with children aged 3-13 years to find out if their children are at risk of developing type 1 diabetes.

You are not alone if you struggle to help your child #sleep through the night! Research suggests that 86% of children with complex medical needs have sleep problems. In our #NewArticle , we look at resources and organisations that may be able to help.
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Does your child get NHS continuing healthcare funding in England?

We’re creating new resources on NHS-funded continuing care and want to hear from families who have already navigated this system. Email us on: [email protected]

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Ramadan is a time for families to get together, especially at Iftar, why don't you use this month to promote healthy eating. #childoralhealth #Teethtips #Ramadan

If you would like health and wellbeing support, please speak to one of our advisors at our #WellNewham Hubs.

For details of the hubs running at our libraries next week, please click on the image 👇

You can also visit wellnewham.org.uk for advice and support.

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2/public available concerning disabilities. Her father , Steve Riggio, was the CEO of Barnes & Noble. He immediately made sure that thousands of titles became available to all, long before Amazon existed. Melissa’s love for reading inspired Steve Riggio to create “Classic...

1/Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day. We must always remember those who helped pave the way, so today we honor Melissa Riggio.
She was a poet, writer, swimmer, advocate, and change maker.
When Melissa was born with Down syndrome in 1988 there were hardly any books for the...

To celebrate World Oral Health Day here is some great advice for taking care of your teeth! We have loads more advice here: ow.ly/NXPW50QJM6A #WorldOralHealthDay #SmilesforLife #Childoralhealth

To all of our amazing community children's nurses, please apply 👇👇

#OfCourse you assume… Connor can’t win an Emmy. #AssumeThatICan

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Who Cares about the Carers is a #thoughtprovoking article by Dr Alison Pearson (a post-doctoral researcher & mum of a disabled 13-year-old who has complex needs) from the University of Exeter. You can read it here >> buff.ly/3Ij1i4U

Negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Try positive assumptions and maybe we can create more opportunities at school, in the workforce, in sports, and in social life.  #AssumeICan   #EndTheStereotypes #WDSD24

Almost 1,000 parent carers have already invited their MP to attend Tuesday’s parliamentary debate on unlocking Child Trust Funds for disabled youngsters — THANK YOU!

If you haven’t yet, it takes just 1 minute to invite your MP via our campaign action:

👉 bit.ly/CTFdebate

Proud to have partnered with CoorDown in the production of their latest, brilliant campaign for #WorldDownSyndromeDay 2024, which shows the power we all have to change the lives of people who have learning disabilities.

Watch here 👉 loom.ly/CGonK90

#EndTheStereotypes