Providing services for disabled children

All disabled children and young people, and their families need access to suitable services which are sufficiently differentiated to meet their diverse requirements. To help you improve outcomes for disabled children and their families, we've put together a list of useful resources.

Publications

How directors of children's services improve outcomes for disabled children
A short report looking at specific behaviours of resourceful leadership in children's services that focus on outcomes for disabled children

Interactive resources

Every Disabled Child Matters website
Information about the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign and current initiatives.
Council for Disabled Children online information
News and information promoting the active participation of disabled children and young people, making sure their voices and success stories are heard.
Transition Support Programme website
Information about the Transition Support Programme designed to improve support for the transition of young disabled people as they move into adulthood.
NHS Commissioning Support for London website
Support for London's commissioners to deliver a more efficient healthcare service, sharing best practice and reducing duplication.
C4EO theme: Disability
Knowledge, data and tailored support for directors of children's services and their children's trust partners to help improve outcomes for disabled children and their families.

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