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Author David Mitchell presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of KIDS
Registered Charity No 275936
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Thu 17 Mar 2016 15:27

KIDS

KIDS gives direct and practical support to over 8,000 disabled children, young people and their families every year across the country. KIDS is dedicated to providing  an extensive range of services to disabled children and young people, aged 0-25 years, irrespective of their condition. KIDS has delivered over 60,000 hours of short breaks to hard pressed families last year. Find out more at

“You become desperate for a breakâ€

“You become desperate for a breakâ€

Short Breaks help relieve the strain on families and reduce stress for parents. They give the disabled child an opportunity to get away from the family home, enjoy new experiences and meet new people. Last year, KIDS provided over 60,000 hours of Short Breaks to hard pressed families like Danny’s (in the picture). Danny, whose story you hear in the appeal, is 17 and has been going on Short Breaks for over 3 years.

“KIDS has really unlocked what Danny can doâ€

“KIDS has really unlocked what Danny can doâ€

When he first started going on Short Breaks, he struggled with speaking and would get frustrated easily. Ruby who works with him said, “When I first met him, he wouldn’t look at me. Now he is a totally different person. He will shake my hand, ask questions and has the confidence to go out on his own with his buddies. He even supports the KIDS team when we organise group outings (see picture).â€

“Udanya is more engaged,calm and confidentâ€

“Udanya is more engaged,calm and confidentâ€

Udanya is 12 and has Down’s syndrome. Gina has been working with Udanya for over a year, regularly taking her to the Belmont Farm. “Since we’ve started visiting the farm, she has learnt to name the animals unaided. She is showing compassion, and our visits there allow her to improve her social skills, through engaging with the other children.â€

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