Press Release
RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate – West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713032
Embargo: Immediate 21st May 2007
EXTRA HELP FOR PARENTS WITH DISABLED CHILDREN DESPERATELY NEEDED – RICHARD BURT
Commenting on today’s Government announcement of extra funding to help families
with disabled children, local Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard
said:
"This extra funding is desperately needed to help provide the specialist
childcare families with disabled children need, but I fear it will not be
enough.
"The Government introduced key measures in the Childcare Act but failed to
provide enough money for Worcestershire County Council to fully deliver on that
promise.
"Families including children with disabilities often suffer considerable
hardship, so specialist childcare is essential to give parents the opportunity
to continue in work.
"Moves to improve respite care are very welcome as the shortage of this
important help has to be the number one issue facing families across the county
with disabled children.
"Local parents are on duty 24/7, and often reach breaking point if they do not
have anyone to turn to for support."
ENDS
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