Author: Rachel Adam Smith

I am a single carer to my disabled daughter Francesca. I was born with congenital heart disease and had major surgery as a baby. I now have a pacemaker. I left my career as airline cabin crew to care for my severely disabled, non-verbal daughter, Francesca, now 19. She also has complex medical issues. I recently graduated with a 2:1 in law from York university after spending many years battling for my daughter's rights and seeing the inequality and discrimination that parent/ carers and their children face every day. I feel compelled to help support others in similar situations with the hope that one day we can achieve equality for all.

Columnists, Disability Financial Help, special needs

Opinion: Birth-injury compensation payouts highlight the disparity in support for children born disabled

By Rachel Adam Smith March 4, 2022 March 4, 2022

SNJ note: Parent-carer of a child with complex needs and SEND campaigner, Rachel Adam Smith, joins us as a columnist. Her article is followed by the views of a paediatric …