February 2012

The Government should not introduce personal independence payment (PIP) assessments nationally until it is sure the assessment is “empathetic and accurate”, according to the Work and Pensions Select Committee.
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A survey by learning disability charity Netbuddy.org.uk has found that the term that parents, carers and professionals prefer to describe the people they live and work with is a person with a 'learning disability'. This term took 36% of the…
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People with learning disabilities at a Kent-based supported living service are enjoying their newly-extended home – after helping to raise £15,000 towards the cost.
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Parents of children with learning disabilities should keep their wills up-to-date to ensure their loved one is properly provided for in the event of their death, a solicitor has warned.
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Figures released this week show an increase in the number ofconvictions for disability hate crime, but successful convictionsthrow light on only a tiny part of a much bigger problem. First,the good news - it seems we're getting a bit better…
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People with learning disabilities are still dying needlessly in NHS hospitals because of institutional discrimination, according to a new report.
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The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has signed up to learning disability charity Mencap's 'Stand by me' campaign, as part of its on-going commitment to tackle all forms of hate crime.
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The number of people being convicted of a disability hate crime rose in 2010/11, despite a fall in the number of cases being referred for charging.
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Three members of staff from the former Winterbourne View residential hospital in Bristol have pleaded guilty to the ill treatment of residents. Wayne Rogers pleaded guilty to 9 charges, Allison Dove pleaded guilty to 7 and Holly Draper…
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A report published by the Commons Health Select Committee has called for more ‘joined-up’ health, care and housing. While this is undoubtedly needed, so is more funding for social care.Although the focus of the Health Select Committee…
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