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Put a circle round Saturday 4th October on your calendar and if you are anywhere near Trafalgar Square in London then please show your support at the ‘Keep the Promise’ Rally being organised by End Child Poverty.
The Government promised to end child poverty by 2020, yet 1 in 3 children are still living […]

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In April 2007 Simon Beresford became the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete a marathon, and this year he beat his record and completed the London Marathon in only 5hr 44 mins!
Simon was unable to get a place this year, so ran on behalf of the Downs Syndrome Association and has raised […]

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London community group Aspire Powerchair Sports Club have applied for a funding competition with Norwich Union and are in the running for a potential £50,000.
In order to win they need to secure the highest number of votes. If they get the highest number of votes in their region (London) then they will win […]

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Today has been designated the 1st World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. Download a brochure on autism or join the ‘Walk on the Web’.Autism affects 1 in 150 children and 1 in 94 boys, it is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the world and anything to raise awareness is a […]

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This week is Share the Care Week, and charity organisation Shared Care Network have released a report singing the praises of short breaks for families with autistic children. The report also highlights the need for more short break carers to provide this valuable service.
Breaking Down the Barriers reports that short breaks help […]

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