May 2012

The UK's first-ever surfing competition exclusively for people with learning disabilities is to take place in June.
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To mark the anniversary of the Panorama programme on the former Winterbourne View residential hospital, charities Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) are calling for the Government to lead a move away from institutional…
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Furzey Gardens’ award-winning show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show underlines once again what people with learning disabilities can do, if they are given the right funding and support.For those with green fingers, last week’s RHS…
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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) has launched a free interactive booklet and communication passport to help families to improve the quality of life for their child with complex health needs or who is dependent on…
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A team from Furzey Gardens, led by designer Chris Beardshaw and including people with learning disabilities won a gold medal at the recent RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their show garden.
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A large majority – 74% - of carers of a person with autism have no support from their local authority and this often has a detrimental effect on their mental health, a survey has found.
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Families with disabled children are spiralling into debt and missing out on essentials such as food and heating, a survey has found.
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Adults with learning disabilities are taking part in lessons specially designed by the Adult Learning and Fire Service Project (ALFS) to teach them important safety advice to give them greater independence in their day to day lives.
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One in 4 adults with a learning disability now spends less than an hour outside of their home per day due to cuts to day services and increases in charges, a report has found.
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Dan Parton writes (23rd May 2012) : More grim - but unsurprising - news this week for people with learning disabilities, their families and their carers: 1 in 4 people with learning disabilities now spend less than 1 hour outside of their…
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