Charitable organizations

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Reports have highlighted that there is a shortage of local childcare, lack nursery places, limited appropriate schools, shortage of essential therapies and healthcare in the United Kingdom1. Official statistics have registered more than 62% of families with disabled children who get scarce support and services within their local area. Did you know that there are more than 500, 000 families who have a disabled child? Well, according to official surveys, this is a fact! Meanwhile, the Scope has reported that there are 60% of the 600 families who stated that their child is not getting the right services. Of the families who could not access services locally, 80% said it caused them stress and anxiety while 51% said it affected their ability to work and meant they missed out on family activities such as birthdays and playing together. As a matter of fact, the families with disabled children are at breaking point!