September 2012

A project in Lincolnshire is bringing together commissioners and providers in a new way to provide better, more person-centred outcomes for service users. Matt Bukowski explains
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For years Ben was frustrated because he was unable to express himself, but communication aids have helped to transform his life and enabled him to gain more independence. Suzanne Fry reports. (12th September 2012)
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News that attitudes towards people with disabilities are continuing to deteriorate is worrying because it may lead to further rises in disability hate crime, although two of this week’s television programmes are steps in the right direction…
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Listening must play greater part in protecting children with disabilities writes Dan Parton (22nd August 2012)
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Health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a consultation on its strategy for the next 3 years.
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The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has called for greater emphasis on the role of peer support in mental health and learning disability services in a new briefing paper.
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The number of people calling learning disability charity Mencap’s helpline for advice has more than doubled in the past 12 months as concerns about the effects of cuts to care and support mount. 
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A study has found that the number of genetic mutations in children is directly linked to the age of the father, adding to evidence that the increase in some mental health problems and learning disabilities may be due to men having children…
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Care services provider Care UK has acquired Whitwood Care, which runs 3 residential care homes for people with learning disabilities in West Yorkshire (5th September 2012). 
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