For children with cerebral palsy and their families, this section briefly introduces the law that underpins their rights, their responsibilities, and the services that are available to them in the UK. Links to more in-depth information are included for those who wish to know how to influence policy, and how to access support.
Two major areas where an understanding of the law can be useful to parents are described in more detail; disability and special educational needs, and community care.
Each heading takes account of the four devolved parts of the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the Crown dependencies of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
