Improving services for disabled children is not usually seen as aGovernment priority but change could be afoot. The issue has been seizedupon by the chancellor's right-hand man Ed Balls and is rising up thepolitical agenda at breakneck speed.
During the last three weeks, MPs and ministers have been discussingdisabled children in the House of Commons. The politicians have heardfrom parents and professionals in a series of specially convenedhearings. The parents have spoken about the multiple barriers faced byfamilies with disabled children and they have told the politicians whatneeds to change.
A report will now be sent to chancellor Gordon Brown and hopes are highthat he will take action. According to Barnardo's, this is a "once in alifetime" opportunity to improve the services available for disabledchildren.
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