The Scottish government’s national parenting strategy is very welcome – and not just in its overall ambition to make Scotland the best place for children to grow up (‘England urged to follow Scotland’s lead in extending parenting support’, cypnow.co.uk, 5 October).
As a charity with direct contact with thousands of families raising disabled children, we know that a big issue affecting the quality of life of disabled children in Scotland is lack of sleep.
It’s not just the children themselves, but parents and siblings who suffer from sleep deprivation. Disabled children often need treatment, care or supervision during the night. Parents sleeping in shifts is common. Families on low incomes may have inadequate housing, furnishings or safety equipment. Parents may therefore sleep in the same room as their disabled child, sometimes on the floor.
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