Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
‘I Can’t Go Out on My Own Anymore – How a Birmingham Charity is Making a Huge Difference’ Saturday, February 21, 2026 charity disability sightloss harborne birmingham community support autism wellbeing inclusion In the heart of Harborne, a Birmingham-based charity named Focus is dedicated to brightening the days of people with disabilities, visual impairments, and complex needs. Focus works tirelessly to improve the lives of those … Read More
Signs Your Child Might Be Autistic and How to Help Them Thrive – Insights from a Birmingham Expert Tuesday, February 10, 2026 autism parenting childdevelopment neurodiversity therapy mentalhealth communication socialskills birmingham support Are you wondering if your child might be autistic? Laura Gwilt, a Child and Adolescent Therapist based at Swift Psychology in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, has extensive experience working with autistic children and young … Read More
The Heights Academy in Smith’s Wood Shows Progress Amidst Past Bullying Allegations Saturday, January 17, 2026 education autism mentalhealth safeguarding ofsted specialneeds leadership schoolimprovement attendance trust The Heights Academy in Smith’s Wood, which faced serious allegations of teacher bullying and received a critical Ofsted inspection last year, is now on a path of improvement under new leadership, Solihull councillors have … Read More
My PIP Payments Stopped After New Medical Diagnoses: A Woman’s Struggle Saturday, January 10, 2026 pip disability dwp assessment ehlersdanlos pots migraines autism adhd appeal A 20-year-old woman has reached out for advice after her Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were abruptly stopped, even after she disclosed new medical diagnoses. Initially awarded PIP in 2023 due to autism, ADHD, major … Read More
Mum’s Heartbreaking Response After Autistic Son Dies in Tenerife Balcony Fall Sunday, December 21, 2025 autism suicide coroner tenerife care inquest disability mentalhealth tragedy support The heartbroken mother of Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man who died after falling from a fifth-floor balcony during a trip to Tenerife, has voiced her anguish and confusion over why her son never returned home. Jamie … Read More