Many families raising disabled or seriously ill children were facing financial difficulties even before the pandemic, with their wellbeing and emotional resilience tested on a daily basis. But our report The impact of Covid-19 - A year in the life of families raising disabled and seriously ill young children highlights the extent to which the pandemic has deepened these problems (see graphics).
Collective effort
To alleviate the pressures highlighted by our research, and shorten the long road to recovery facing many families raising disabled children and young people, a collective effort is necessary. The public sector, at both national and local levels, has a key role to play, but so too do the private and voluntary sectors. All need to come together to provide support that extends and builds upon the interim policies of the past year to make sure no family is left behind.
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