September 2012

Dan Parton writes that the number of adults with learning disabilities receiving a health check has only increased by 5% in the past year is worrying – especially with the introduction of GP consortia.
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Dan Parton writes (4th July 2012) : When the adult social care White Paper finally appears, it must ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are not marginalised.
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Punk band Heavy Load, whose members include people with and without learning disabilities, have split after playing a farewell gig at the BT Live site in Trafalgar Square as part of the Paralympics celebrations.
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A Norfolk-based project that helps adults with learning disabilities to volunteer, gain employment and access training courses is planning to expand, thanks to a 6-figure, 3-year grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
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Dan Parton writes (18th July 2012) : News from Barcelona this week of a development by geneticists that could ensure that learning disabilities are diagnosed more quickly is welcome for all concerned.
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Dan Parton writes (11th July 2012) : So, the Care and Support White Paper and the draft Care and Support Bill have finally seen the light of day. While there are some good ideas in them, the main issue – how long-term social care will be…
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This week we feature a guest blog by CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy on the implications and recommendations made by the Winterbourne View Serious Case Review and Mencap’s Out of Sight report… (8th August 2012)
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Government must grasp opportunity for residential care reform writes Dan Parton (29th August 2012)
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The family of a 51-year-old man with Down’s syndrome have launched legal action against an NHS Trust after a do not resuscitate (DNR) order was put on his file without his family’s knowledge.
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High Worple is a residential care home with a difference, offering culturally-specific care to Asian adults with learning disabilities. The team of Asian staff assist residents to learn invaluable life skills while encouraging and nurturing…
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