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HMJ: Disabled children's conditions have worsened during COVID

Many services for disabled children and their families have been ‘slow to return’ since lockdown restrictions were lifted, according to the results of a new report.

Many services for disabled children and their families have been ‘slow to return' since lockdown restrictions were lifted, according to the results of a new report.

The report, published by the Disabled Children's Partnership, found that during the pandemic children's conditions have worsened and needs have become more complex, while the mental health of all the family has deteriorated.

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