fSDC

From good intentions to better lives

turning the good intentions of policy and legislation into better lives for families with disabled children

Individual members

Parents

Parents with a disable child or additional support needs are key supporters of the Coalition. Parents can send us their views, issues, challenges and all the great aspects of bringing up a disabled child, through our Contact Us and help shape and influence policy and legislation.  Let us know what Events or News they want to feature on the website to share with other parents and professionals.

Parents can join the Coalition through our Join fSDC and parents will receive our newsletter which has recently been refreshed to give it our new look. Joining us is free. We would like parents participating through information, consultation, participation and co-production. Our parent participation work over the years supported by Scottish Government, was hosted by Children in Scotland for three years and developed with long standing Coalition member Action for Sick Children,  helped shape a guide for parents on services in Scotland the Participation Guide

Professionals

Professionals from third sector, charity organisations can join fSDC as an individual member and become part of a large movement shaping and influencing the good intentions of policy and legislation for disabled children, young people and their families.  Contact us with your views and if you want to share Events or News.  Professionals can join the Coalition, which is free,  through our Join fSDC . Members will receive our fSDC newsletter which has been refreshed to give it our new look.

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Featured action

Complete the survey by 30th June.

Counting the Costs 2018: Help us build a picture of families finances across Scotland!

Contact wants to find out about the financial situation for families with disabled children in 2018.Your answers will help us raise awareness and campaign for better financial support for families with disabled children. In 2014 we heard that families were going without the basics. Have things improved for families with a disabled child?

The following survey only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be treated as confidential. Take the survey here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CountingCosts

If you would like a hard copy of the survey or help completing the survey please contact us on 020 7608 8742. The survey deadline is 30th June 2018.