New research published by Together for Short Lives shows that only a third (35%) of local NHS planning and funding organisations (CCGs) in England are implementing a government commitment which says that the
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Patrick Samuel is an artist who happens to have Asperger’s Syndrome. Here he shares his experience of using art therapy as a coping mechanism. If you want to hear Patrick
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Personal assistants can give your child more choice and control over their lives. Guidance from Skills for Care looks at what you need to know when employing a personal assistant.
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As it’s World Breastfeeding Week, we thought we’d explore how breastfeeding works for a baby with a cleft. And if that’s not possible, what the alternatives are. We asked the
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My Family, Our Needs has asked The PDA Society to tell us more about Pathological Demand Avoidance. What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? What are the main features of Pathological Demand
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Mental health support for new parents is vital, says the Local Government Association. New mothers and fathers should be given advice and information about the importance of their mental health
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Nearly half of new mothers with mental health issues don’t get diagnosed or treated according to new research into the mental health of new mothers. The shocking findings have been
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It’s Chromosome Disorder Awareness Week so My Family, Our Needs is shining the spotlight on Unique – The Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group. It is a UK-based charity who offers
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This week is Carers Week and a new online poll published today shows that the UK public feels that unpaid carers are undervalued. More than 7 in 10 (74%) of
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As well as turning the spotlight on conditions such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), My Family, Our Needs will also be shining a light on organisations
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Have you seen today’s research claiming new parents are losing out on over 650 hours of sleep a year? Sleep, and families getting enough of it, is a big issue. Sleep
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My Family, Our Needs has teamed up with The Cystic Fibrosis Trust to find out more about the condition and what you need to know. What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis
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To celebrate Purple Day, when people come together to turn the world purple for epilepsy, to raise both vital funds and awareness, My Family, Our Needs has teamed up with
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There’s a Thunderclap happening on social media this week and it’s all to do with showing the world why autism and learning disability hate crime needs to end. By signing
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My Family, Our Needs has teamed up with Asthma UK to bring you the facts about asthma. We’ll also be running a competition so make sure you keep reading to
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Becoming toilet trained is a milestone all parents strive for, and for some parents of children with additional needs, this milestone can seem unobtainable. However, experience has taught us that
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It may feel like the kids have only just gone back to school but half-term is fast approaching and for most parents, that means a mad panic trying to get
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1 in 50 people are thought to have OCD. Whilst symptoms can be relatively mild, the disorder may also be quite serious and prevent both adults and children from getting
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Autism friendly Santa grottos are rolling out nationwide reaching out to families who deserve to experience the magic of Christmas. Jo-Ann D’Costa-Manuel discovered a passion for offering struggling families much
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