Latest news from EDCM

Disabled children's charities share experience of influencing Government policy
11 March 2010
Council for Disabled Children launches 'Influencing for Impact' guide

New measures to support severely disabled children in school
5 March 2010
Government announces more support for trainee teachers


EDCM launches Constituency Pledge
25 February 2010
40 organisations from the disabled children’s sector urge prospective MPs to sign up to prioritise disabled children and their families

Department of Health sets out plans to reduce the time that disabled children spend in hospital
18 February 2010
EDCM calls for clarity on 'single lead professional' announcement in light of recent commitments to strengthen the provision of key workers

Political parties urged to protect funding for disabled children
9 February 2010
Report shows funding for short breaks must be sustained or social and economic gains will be lost

EDCM Facebook support exceeds 15,000 fans
8 February 2010
Campaign message strengthened in run-up to election

Disabled children lack support for mental health
8 February 2010
YoungMinds survey – majority of parents face barriers to help



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