March 2012

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to publish a quality standard for children with autism, which will set out what high-quality care should consist of.
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Family animation The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists is to be the next Autism Friendly Film, support provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have announced. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists will be shown in more than…
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A significant number of care homes have still not yet trained their staff about the implications of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) more than 2 years after they were introduced, a review by care regulator the Care Quality…
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Children and young people with disabilities are waiting toolong for services according to a report from care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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A new campaign to improve job opportunities for people with autism has been launched at a Parliamentary reception.
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Health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a further 19 inspection reports on learning disability residential services, and found only 4 compliant with both essential standards it investigated.
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Four more staff members from the former Winterbourne View residential hospital have admitted abuse charges. Graham Doyle admitted 7 charges, Sookalingum Appoo admitted 3, and Danny Brake and Jason Gardiner admitted 2 at Bristol Crown Court.…
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A national art competition celebrating the creativity of people with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) has been launched at a Parliamentary reception.
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Learning disability charity Mencap has welcomed the publication of the Government's hate crime action plan. 'Challenge it, Report it, Stop it' outlines the Government's plan to combat hate crime, by working with local agencies, voluntary…
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The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) has launched a new workprogramme, WorkFit, to coincide with Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
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