The Impact of Brain Injury on Family Members

[30/04/2007] After a traumatic brain injury medical professionals tend to focus on the patient but research shows a great impact on family members as well. The Impact of Brain Injury on Family Members - Read more

Statement on "Ashley's Treatment"

[29/01/2007] Stephen Bennett, President & CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, and Sue Swenson, Executive Director of The Arc of the United States, issued the following joint statement regarding "Ashley's Treatment." Statement on "Ashley's Treatment" - Read more

Advice for and by Young Carers

[11/08/2006] Young carers who live in the London Borough of Hounslow get a new advice and information handbook. Advice for and by Young Carers - Read more

Grandparent's Day Card Competition

[09/08/2006] Grandchildren across the UK can show how much they adore their grandparents by designing a special card to mark Grandparent's Day. Grandparent's Day Card Competition - Read more

Adult Children Aren't Clear about their Parents' Wishes

[09/12/2005] Research shows two adult siblings may have radically different views on what their parents would want. A random stranger might have the same chance at guessing parental wishes as some children would.Adult Children Aren't Clear about their Parents' Wishes - Read more

More Sports for Pregnant Women

[09/11/2005] A study of the Saint Louis University School of Public Health concludes that obstetricians and gynaecologists need to encourage pregnant women to exercise. More Sports for Pregnant Women - Read more

Honorary Fellowship Award to Deaf Children's Society

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[13/07/2005] Chief Executive, Susan Daniels of The National Deaf Children's Society, received an Honorary Fellowship Award from The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in recognition for her work over the years with deaf children and their families.Honorary Fellowship Award to Deaf Children's Society - Read more

Disabled Parents: Extra Services Could Improve Family's Health

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[10/06/2005] Research from Tufts University illustrates the significant role parental disability plays in overall family health as indicated by immunization rates for young children. Disabled Parents: Extra Services Could Improve Family's Health - Read more

End-of-Live Conferences - Family Support Needs to Be Improved

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[21/04/2005] A study was undertaken in intensive care units that aimed at family conferences to discuss the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining therapy in critically ill patients. The result: In 15 of 51 conferences physicians missed opportunities to provide either support or information to the family.End-of-Live Conferences - Family Support Needs to Be Improved - Read more