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. The Jewels will travel more than 4,000 miles to the competition, held in Disney World, Florida…
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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 statutory duties 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 sterilised 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 benefits cut under government plans, charity Family Action has warned.
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A new friendship and dating agency has been launched across the north of England, following a successful pilot in Leeds and Wakefield.
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Kevin Martin, of Service Provider Potens, talks about the organisation, how they help people and the challenges they face. POTENS provides a range of specialist support for adults with complex and challenging needs - learning disabilities,…
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