Disabled Children (Family Support) Bill 2006-07

Make provision about the assessment and delivery of short breaks and respite care for carers of disabled children; to amend the law relating to disabled children and their carers; to place duties on local authorities and the National Health Service in respect of disabled children and their carers; and for connected purposes.

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• Research Paper 07/15 The Disabled Children (Family Support) Bill (20.02.07)

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