April 2011

A cheerleading squad made up of people with learning disabilities has jetted off to take part in the World Cheerleading Championships in America.
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Four disabled residents from Birmingham have won a landmark legal challenge against their local authority after a court ruled its plans to cut its adult social care budget were unlawful.
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The government’s consultation on duty cuts placed on local authorities has closed – leading Mencap to claim that potential cuts to social care duties could be damaging to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
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A mother who wanted to force her pregnant daughter who has learning disabilities to be have forced sterilisation has decided to halt the court proceedings.
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Nearly half (49%) of the British public believe cuts in services and public spending may make those who receive disability benefits open to abuse or attack, a new poll has revealed.
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The government's 'Red Tape Challenge' could set a dangerous precedent for cutting services and leaving little chance to appeal, the chief executive of Scope has claimed.
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Mencap will launch a new campaign to challenge disability hate crime to coincide with learning disability week.
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Up to 100,000 families with disabled children could see their disability benefits cut under government plans, charity Family Action has warned.
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Scientists at the University of Montreal have made a significant breakthrough in our understanding of autism.
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Patients with complex needs and learning disabilities require a specialist commissioning body to ensure their needs are met, according to Dr Clare Royston.
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