Disabled Children's Group
The group, formed in July 1995, to provide a network of support for nurses who work with, or have an interest in, the needs of disabled children and their families.
Purpose
To bring together a range of nurses working with disabled children and their families to improve the quality of services provided through actively engaging in/or leading educational, professional and national activities.
Aims to focus on
Children's needs
- To promote the rights of disabled children.
- To advocate a child-centred approach.
- To increase understanding of the differing needs of disabled children, both within the profession and at national/policy level.
Professional development
- Raising professional awareness and knowledge of the needs of disabled children and their families/carers.
- Facilitating sharing of knowledge, both within nursing and other professionals.
- Advocating for the inclusion/development of the nursing curriculum to encompass the care of disabled children.
- Promoting nursing research within this field of practice.
- Supporting/advising groups and/or individuals in developing practice.