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Briefing paper about BME disabled children: Time for REAL ACTION

Time for REAL ACTION, addresses the needs of BME disabled children, young people and their families.

The briefing paper references over forty studies and research papers over a time span of 15 years highlighting very little has changed. Additionally Include Me TOO (IM2) consulted with organisations/groups supporting BME disabled children and families consulted directly with families to identify key themes that were emerging and were still being experienced by them today. 

  • Poor access to information, advice and services.
  • Inappropriate service provision which is not always culturally appropriate or holistic in meeting the needs of BME disabled children, young people and their families.
  • Lack of parents/carers knowledge of their rights and entitlements to support the development and needs of their disabled child(ren) and families
  • Under representation of BME parents and carers in process and structures of participation and representation to influence decisions.

Time For REAL Action: Addressing the needs of BME disabled children, young people and their families provided recommendations FOR REAL ACTION to more responsive support and accountability in regards to BME disabled children, young people and their families. 

The briefing paper captures key issues that if not addressed will widen the gap of inequalities faced by them. There needs to be: 

  • National coordination to support BME disabled children, young people and their families to influence policy and planning
  • A national review of the current take up of services and access
  • A national increase in more localised specialist services to support BME disabled children, young people and their families to achieve best outcomes
  • A REAL commitment from the Government to address the needs of BME disabled children, young people and their families

Please do get in touch with IM2 and put forward your pledge to support Time for REAL Action in your local area or organisation.

 For a copy of the Briefing Paper contact us on 01902 711604 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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