大象传媒

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. In this second episode, we travel with Nora to school, where she gets to socialise and learn valuable communication skills.

But getting to school is not straightforward. Nora's medical needs are so complex that she couldn't go to school without a nurse. Now, it's her annual continuing healthcare review, assessing the level of support she is entitled to. Can Nora continue to rely on the back-up that has kept her healthy and thriving over the last year?

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

A Falling Tree production for 大象传媒 Radio 4