October 2011

Reform is coming for the health and social care sectors whether we like it or not. Doing nothing is not an option. These were some of the main themes to emerge from the recent National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference – for the…
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Many parents of disabled children face problems with childcare this half term, including a lack of appropriate provision, high fees and even discrimination, according to a new survey.
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The amount of negative reporting of disability issues and people with disabilities in print media has increased significantly in the past 6 years, a study has found.
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A new recruitment protocol has been launched aimed at getting recruitment agencies to help people with disabilities – physical and learning – to compete on an equal footing when applying for jobs.
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For the first time in a long time, many people will have woken up to a frost this week - and will have turned the central heating on without a second thought. But for some people with learning disabilities, that isn't an option in the…
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People with learning disabilities in South London enjoyed a day of singing and dancing to celebrate Black History Month recently. The event, held at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls, was organised by CMG, an independent service provider for people…
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Learning disability charity Mencap has called a Parliamentary and Heath Service Ombudsman report a ‘missed opportunity’ to properly enforce disability law.
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In the summer, people with learning disabilities and the carers and professionals who live and work with them could have been forgiven for wondering if anything positive ever happens in the sector.
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A new archaeology project in Yorkshire that aims to give people with disabilities the chance to take part in a dig has received a £200,000 funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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A campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of good postural care for thousands of people with multiple disabilities.
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