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Coloboma: treatments and management

The C in CHARGE stands for coloboma. Coloboma comes from a Greek word meaning “not fully formed”. A coloboma means that the tissue of one or more … See more

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Living with Usher syndrome

WebThis page covers practical steps you can take to live with and manage Usher syndrome to live as fully and independently as possible. Topics covered include talking to your GP, …

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Access to healthcare for people with complex disabilities

WebPeople with complex disabilities use a range of communication methods. The Accessible Information Standard should mean that people’s information and communication needs …

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Guide dogs and assistance dogs

WebGuide dogs for blind people. Guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired are the most well-known type of assistance dog. The first guide dogs were trained in Merseyside, in …

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Communication aids and augmentative and alternative …

WebThese are both examples of augmentative and alternative communication. Often, AAC devices or communication aids are used by people who are non-speaking. This might …

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SEND in England: Education, health and care plans

WebIt may involve a range of professionals across the education, health and social care systems. The three ways you can get SEND support are: 1. Through support in your …

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Challenging behaviour

WebThere are many different possible types of challenging behaviour. These are just a few examples: Hitting, biting or otherwise hurting others. Self-injury, like hitting themselves or …

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NHS healthcare must be more accessible for blind people …

WebNHS healthcare must be more accessible for blind people like me. Written by Julie on 28 June 2022. Julie is blind with a mild hearing impairment. She has a number …

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Grants for disabled people

WebThe Disabled Facilities Grant is a home improvement grant for disabled people from the government. It’s available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you’re disabled, you …

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Lookahead to the Health and Disability White Paper

Web18 January 2023. Sometime before the Spring Budget in mid-March, the Department for Work and Pensions will likely publish its ‘Health and Disability’ White Paper. As we await …

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New data release shows Education Health and Care Plans delays

WebNew data release shows Education Health and Care Plans delays are leaving children behind. Written by Thomas Preece on 8 June 2023. Today the Department for …

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How to campaign for disability rights

WebSense is here for everyone who is deafblind. For everyone who is living with complex disabilities. Everything we do supports individuals to express themselves, to …

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Working and claiming disability benefits

WebEarn up to £20 a week (known as permitted work lower limit). Earn up to £152 a week by working up to 16 hours per week (known as permitted work higher limit). Earn up to £152 …

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Employment support for people with complex disabilities

WebOur disability employment service is here to support you. The disability employment gap needs to be closed. In the UK, the employment rate for disabled people is around 52%, …

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Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

WebThis section of the website covers the support system in England for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Each topic page is a …

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Respite care (short breaks for carers)

WebRespite care (short breaks for carers) Respite care – sometimes called “short breaks” – is a term used to describe opportunities to take a break from caring. Respite breaks for …

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