Disabled Children's Partnership "Failed and Forgotten" report — key findings

## Key findings - More than half of parents surveyed said their child's needs are not being met by current services. - Average waits for short breaks, therapies and equipment are measured in years, not months. - Parent carers report serious impacts on their own mental and physical health. - Families from lower-income and minoritised backgrounds are disproportionately affected. ## What the coalition is calling for - A cross-government strategy for disabled children, with ring-fenced funding. - Faster access to therapies, equipment and short breaks. - Stronger accountability for local authorities and health bodies that miss statutory duties. ## What you can do - Share your story with the DCP via their website — they use anonymised stories to lobby government. - Contact your MP using the DCP's ready-made template. - Use Bright Steps' SEND Support Finder to check what you may already be entitled to locally. **Source:** Disabled Children's Partnership — published research and campaign briefings.