REVIEW OF DISABLED CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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That this House welcomes the publication of Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families, the HM Treasury and Department for Education and Skills review of disabled children's services, in particular the recognition that the transition between children's and adult services can be problematic; notes that the standard of services for adults with neuromuscular conditions is not as well developed as those in paediatric clinics; calls on the Department of Health and local authorities to bridge this divide and improve joint working between children's and adults' services; and urges the Government to consider establishing a network of health and social care professionals with an expertise in transition to ensure that all young adults with neuromuscular conditions receive appropriate care, support and information tailored to this crucial stage in their lives.