Parents seek treatment abroad for disabled children

Increasing numbers of parents are seeking overseas medical support for their disabled children, according to recent research by Caudwell Children, the national charity providing emotional and practical support for disabled children. From more than 2,000 families questioned, in a recent survey, 1 in 4 said they had searched for treatments abroad. And with parents seeking support for a range of conditions, from Autism to Cancer, the research also indicates that for many, the treatments are simply unavailable in the UK. While surprised by the results of the survey, Trudi Beswick, CEO of Caudwell Children, believes that the decision to seek