CYP Now - NCB Now: Sector updates (1)

Evidence gathered by Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) has revealed that, despite a clear government requirement, many primary care trusts (PCTs) have either failed to publish a statement on services for disabled children by the deadline or have provided inadequate information.

These local statements are the only source of information for parents of disabled children on how PCTs are spending the £340m they have been allocated to improve services for disabled children and children with palliative care needs.

EDCM is asking supporters to email their PCT asking for a copy of their statement and for it to be placed on the PCT's website.

- For details, visit www.edcm.org.uk.

OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THE DUTY TO PROVIDE SHORT BREAKS

The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 introduced a local authority duty to provide breaks from caring responsibilities. This duty comes into force in 2011 and is a significant step towards creating a right to short breaks for families with disabled children.

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