Austerity and families with disabled children: a European survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe the impact austerity measures have had on families with disabled children across Europe and on professionals providing services for them.

Method

Cross-sectional surveys were disseminated via professional and family networks in 32 European countries for 3 months from December 2016.

Results

Families (n=731), of whom 45% met UNICEF criteria for severe poverty, and professionals (n=959) responded from 23 and 32 countries respectively. Respondents were grouped into those from countries with and without austerity. The direct and indirect impact of austerity cuts and worse working conditions were reported more often by professionals from countries with austerity, compared to those without. Most families reported services to be worse in quality than 3 years ag

SUBMITTER: Horridge KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379637 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature