When David and Julie Josephs decided to send their son Dominic toplaygroup they faced a dilemma. The couple, from Harpenden inHertfordshire, wanted Dominic to attend a local setting, but needed tobe sure that the staff could look after their son who has epilepsy. As aresult, the Josephs contacted their local authority and a communitynurse was brought in to train staff at the Southdown Methodist Playgroupin disability awareness and how to cope with fits.
For Dominic, who's now seven, and his parents, this help wasinvaluable.
"It had a big impact on our family as it gave us some time toourselves," reveals David. "The staff were also great - very welcomingand they managed fine."
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