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Devastated parents of an autistic Nantwich boy say they were given just 48-hours’ notice that he was not welcome back in school – despite spending the previous six years there.
His parents are now demanding an apology after the bombshell news that his primary school was no longer able to provide for his needs.
Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.
It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.
By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) have launched an appeal to buy new kits ahead of their new season.
The award-winning club, which provides football sessions for all ages and all disabilities, is based at Nantwich Town and plays on the Applewood Arena 3G astroturf pitch.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East Council officer rang a 94-year-old deaf and blind woman asking her to read out details for her new disability badge – even though the council itself had certified her blind.
The council has apologised for the blunder which left Hilda Bates distressed and embarrassed because she was unable to provide the answers.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Learning disability nurses, clinical support workers and care staff are quitting their jobs in Cheshire East because they can earn more working in supermarkets or in pubs.
And Cheshire East is now experiencing “real workforce pressures” in the healthcare sector, bosses told members of Cheshire East Council’s scrutiny committee.
A profoundly deaf entrepreneur from Nantwich has been awarded the MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours.
Steven Mifsud, founder of Nantwich-based disability accessibility firm Direct Access, has been awarded it for services to International Trade.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A new school specialising in mental health will be built in Crewe after councillors unanimously approved the ‘fabulous’ plans.
Cheshire East Council was one of 14 local authorities chosen by Government last April to become home to a new free school for pupils with special educational needs or disability (SEND).
A Nantwich photographer has helped put together an inspiring calendar to raise awareness of children’s disabilities. Simon Newbury teamed up with the The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) to create the project.
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