Children with severe learning disabilities attending Rathore school in Newry are in danger of losing their Music Therapy sessions due to the cuts in the health service budget.
Davy Hyland said:"This service provides weekly sessions for individuals and groups enriching the lives of children with behavioural and multisensory needs as it has a calming effect on pupils and can also help with communication.
It is outrageous that the health minister could even consider removing funds for such a critical service for young children across the north.
It is important we raise awareness and support for the families of the children who attend Rathore School in Newry for we cannot sit back idly and let the government at Stormont target our most vulnerable, young and old. "
Hyland concluded: "We the people of Newry should speak out loudly and clearly on this matter and let those in power know that enough is enough. If we allow them to remove budgeting for such a vital service, we are opening the door to even more cuts within the health & social care trusts, and our most vulnerable children will suffer even further. "
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