Impact of Austerity Measures on Disabled Children
In November 2014 BACD and BACCH surveyed members on the impact of austerity measures on families with disabled children.
Contact a Family’s Counting the Cost 2014 survey shows a sharp rise in families with disabled children going without the basics. The findings also show the impact on family health.
To get a different perspective on the direct and indirect impact of austerity measures on
families with disabled children, an online survey link was sent to all members of the British Association for Child Health, the British Academy of Childhood Disability and Child Development Team leads. A second survey was sent out to get more specific information.
