Revealing and upsetting scenes in this film. These four mums are caring for their sons who have complex needs that result in distressing and harmful behaviour. They want to highlight the result of cuts in services. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care' - the mother of a teenager with severe learning difficulties tells BBC Spotlight NI she was so desperate for help from social services that she felt she had no other option bbc.in/4ezBC1I

The failure to provide respite care is having a devastating impact on children and their families.

"Review of the whole system" "Underfunded for many years" "Cracked in a lot of seams" "There's no delivery of service" CLC have provided advice and representation to many families over the years on respite care. It needs urgently addressed. Read more at bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It will be interesting to see how many of our MLAs pick up on this issue. Unpaid care & respite tends to be a 'keep your head down' issue as no timely solutions are ever brought forward & the failure just continues.

Autistic children are being failed by Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care System. I've just signed the petition to say it’s time for change. Will you add your name? act.autism.org.uk/page/155586/pe…

🚨”We should not be exploiting the love and devotion they have toward their loved ones, by denying them access to regular breaks and opportunities, to recharge their batteries.” #RunningOnEmpty🪫🪫 #CarerEquality ⚖️Legislative Lag ⁦Parent Action⁩ allianceparty.org/action_on_resp…

The issues being shown on BBC Spotlight NI are hard hitting and difficult to watch but they are common for many of the children and families we work with. We need to fix the crisis in respite services urgently. Find out how - childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?mdocs-file=75… #Spotlight #IAmNotOk

An article from 2016 highlighting the urgent need for respite! #forgottenvoices #iamnotokay #bbcspotlight Tara Mills BBC Woman's Hour BBC Spotlight NI Séamus Flannigan facebook.com/share/5WzXpqUL…

Thank you Mike Nesbitt for your time today. Great to get your support for Post-19 SEN legislation. This needs to happen in this mandate, this I will continue to push. It’s possible so let’s go #CalebsCauseNI #Hope 💙NI Executive Michelle O’Neill Conor Murphy Emma Little-Pengelly BL

A new multimillion-pound package to boost support for families of children with complex needs has been announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt bbc.in/4hismRP

The health minister has today announced increased funding for respite services for children with additional needs. These services can be a lifeline for families and also provide vital opportunities for young people to explore, learn, and build friendships. Today marks a

An important follow up to our Spotlight film. The Health Minister pledges a multi-million pound funding package to help families of children with complex needs. Reaction on BBC Newsline at 1830.

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HERE WE GO! The Epic Conclusion - with all the feels, tears and cheers you’d expect from The Karate Kid Universe! Brace yourselves, the Cobra Kai Finale strikes February 13th!

These incredible mums and their wonderful boys made this film possible. Humbled that it’s been nominated for an Royal Television Society award. The film is still available on iplayer.

Health Committee Examines Respite Care Challenges Following BBC Documentary and Funding Concerns - The Brief NI thebriefni.co.uk/health-committ…

❤️ Paul Scholes has emotionally opened up on the challenges of having a child with "severe special needs" after refusing to answer a question on The Overlap. The Manchester United legend's son Aiden, 20, was diagnosed with autism as a child and is non-verbal. 🗣️ "Just filmed an

The winner in the #CurrentAffairs category is ✨Spotlight - I Am Not Okay ✨ #CelticMedia #TorcAwards @bbcspotlightni @bbcnireland