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Update (Feb2026): Changes in How Children and Young People are Reviewed and Assessed for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester

You may have heard about changes that are happening to our assessment pathways for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester. We recently shared a document from NHS Greater Manchester, but many people asked for more clarity around whether everyone will receive an assessment, and

Early Engagement for the Upcoming SEND Reforms

On Monday, we joined an NNPCF national engagement session with Minister Gould and many other Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) from around the country, to talk about the upcoming SEND reforms. We were asked: What accountability is needed in a reformed system to support an