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Time to reform the law on disabled children

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Every parent wants the best for their children. Raising a disabled child often means engaging with a legal framework that is fragmented and inconsistent. This is frustrating for parents and carers and those working to support them.
Young: 'We are considering entirely new frameworks to simplify and improve the way social care services are delivered'

This is why our consultation on the law surrounding disabled children’s social care, launched last month, is so significant. It offers an opportunity for everyone involved in the system to have their say in how the law can be made fairer, simpler, and more up to date.

We have launched our consultation to review the legal frameworks governing social care for disabled children. Specifically, the focus is on Part 3 of the Children Act 1989, which sets out the rights of children in need and their families to assessments and support from local authorities. This is just one piece of legislation. Support is also provided through a patchwork of other legislative provisions – including the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 – supplemented by guidance. This can make the system difficult to navigate, for those receiving and providing much-needed services.

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