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Episode 1: Home

Documenting the round-the-clock care of Nora, a non-verbal seven year-old with complex disabilities, and what that reveals about the health and social care systems.

It's said that it takes a village to raise a child, and never is that more true than for families raising children with complex disabilities. They rely on health, social care and other professionals to help keep their children healthy, happy, and living at home. But this tangled network of support has been worn thin by growing demand and dwindling resources.

Seven year-old Nora has a rare genetic disorder and complex care needs. This three-part series guides us through the concentric circles of Nora鈥檚 life, beginning in this first episode with the centre of her world - home.

Nora is now so tall she has outgrown her bed, and bathing in their small bathroom is too risky. Can her family get the support they need to adapt their home so that she can live there safely with her parents Dave and Tors, and brother Harry?

Presented by Tors and Dave
Produced by Redzi Bernard
Music by Lily Sloane
Executive Producer: Rachel Hooper/Alan Hall

A Falling Tree production for 成人论坛 Radio 4

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42 minutes

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Mon 2 Sep 2024 11:00

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  • Mon 2 Sep 2024 11:00