In introducing national eligibility criteria, the government must consult widely with children, their families and their carers, and local authorities as well as sector organisations and experts in the field, to ensure that the criteria adequately meet the needs of disabled children. In order to do so, it is imperative that significantly more data is collected in relation to how disabled children are assessed. Adequate funding and guidance should also be made available to ensure the correct application of the eligibility criteria once they are in place. (Recommendation, Paragraph 69) Kinship Care