“107. Reviews of a child or young person’s continuing care should be an opportunity for assessment of needs and how they are being addressed by the care…… Read more “Here we go again: Cutting care packages illegally”
Author: teamfreyablog
Former dispute resolution lawyer turned into a full-time special needs mum. Looking after my beautiful daughter Freya and fighting for a fairer world for her and other children with special needs.
Respite (or lack of thereof)
Definition of respite (by Merriam Webster) 1: a period of temporary delay 2: an interval of rest or relief We all know having kids transforms your life.…… Read more “Respite (or lack of thereof)”
Our experience of receiving public services from private companies: Who are the winners, who are the losers?
Use of private companies in providing healthcare functions is on the rise everywhere in the world. This is also true in the UK, that prides itself with…… Read more “Our experience of receiving public services from private companies: Who are the winners, who are the losers?”
Who cares about the carer?
It’s been a challenging week with our household coming down with yet another bug, this time flooring all three of us. The sickness in our home seems…… Read more “Who cares about the carer?”
Hopes and dreams
Couple weeks back on my morning facebook trawl I stumbled across a blog called “ordinary hopes” by a fellow special needs mom(https://ordinaryhopes.com/author/challengingexpectationsblog/). I had a look and…… Read more “Hopes and dreams”
Nasty woman
I sat around a meeting with four professionals sitting in a semi-circle around me. “I will not let you fail my daughter.” I repeated “I will NOT…… Read more “Nasty woman”
Thoughts about starting nursery
Autumn’s arrived to London and this means two things in our household. The snot season has officially opened with Freya spending three nights in the Paediatric Critical…… Read more “Thoughts about starting nursery”
