Debate contribution: Disabled People: Care and Support

Debate contribution by Mr Nick Mathison on 9 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Nick Mathison
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 9 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Disabled People: Care and Support
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5369296

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I thank the Minister for that answer. Minister, you will be aware that a lot of contact comes through from parents who have children in special schools and are concerned about the transition out of the education system and their child losing the protection of their statement of special educational needs (SEN). Are you actively considering putting in place legislative protections to ensure that young people who will move into the health sphere following education have lifelong care and support plans that have statutory protection?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3056/22-27.

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