'An appalling scenario': Over 4,600 children overdue assessment for disability diagnosis

More than 4,600 'assessment of need' applications for children with disabilities are overdue completion.
Over 3,250 are at least three months overdue.
Try from €1.50 / week
SUBSCRIBEMore than 4,600 'assessment of need' applications for children with disabilities are overdue completion.
Over 3,250 are at least three months overdue.
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