Daily Archives: 06/04/2012

Special school to close after teenager’s padded room ordeal

The mother of a teenager with autism who was repeatedly confined to a padded room at his residential special school has spoken of the “remarkable” progress he has made since a court ruled his treatment was unlawful.
The 19-year-old was often prevented from leaving the so-called “Blue Room” at Beech Tree School, near Preston, which is [...]

Strong backing for pan-London funding appeals

User-led groups across London are hoping to convince local authorities to continue funding two vital areas of support for disabled people and their organisations.
London Councils – the umbrella organisation for the capital’s local authorities – has just finished a consultation on which areas it will continue to fund through its grants programme. Decisions are due [...]