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Successful approaches

Many children's centres across England are already working with families of disabled children. If you have a story to share we’d like to hear about it.

Helping parents at diagnosis: Christine Whisker, Programme Manager at Cathnor Park Children’s Centre, Hammersmith describes how they supported a family at time of diagnosis. Read More...

Linking up with other agencies: Sara Houghton, Extended Services Manager at Wade Hall Children’s Centre in Lancashire, describes the steps they took to help parents with disabled children use the mainstream activities available at their centre. Read More...

Reducing parent isolation in rural areas: Berwick Sure Start Children’s Centre, Northumberland Read More...

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