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Complex needs chidren: New £13m-a-year support package announced

Nesbitt said he had been clear the situation was not sustainable.

“I believe the funding I have announced will deliver improvements in a matter of months,” he said.

“I expect clear and measurable improvements in short breaks, but this is also about providing a much greater level of support in the family home.

“I pay tribute to the recent Spotlight documentary I Am Not Okay which highlighted the unacceptable current situation very effectively.”

Julie Tipping appeared in the film alongside her 11-year-old son Theo.

Along with the other mums from the documentary she met the health minister on Tuesday.

“I thought he was genuine and really listening. He seemed to be touched by some of the stories we were telling him,” she said.

“I would like to know if the money is going to be ringfenced for residential and overnight respite.”


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