November 2012

Cinema chain Cineworld has joined the Autism Friendly Films initiative and will start showing films in conditions specially adapted to the needs of people with autism from next month.
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Care Services Minister Norman Lamb has called for evidence on good practice to improve the quality of services for people with learning disabilities and their families.
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Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published the first three reports following its programme of unannounced visits to all 20 independent hospitals across the principality where care is provided to patients with a learning disability.
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All Together Now, a Birmingham-based music club for children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families, will close unless the charity that runs it, Live Music Now, can find more funding.
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The first Mandate between the Government and the NHS Commissioning Board should help to address some of the healthcare inequalities that persist for people with learning disabilities. But more needs to be done if people with learning…
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Learning disability charity Mencap has welcomed the first Mandate between the Government and the NHS Commissioning Board, which includes two objectives specifically relating to people with learning disabilities.
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Scientists believe they are on the verge of a breakthrough in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders (ASC), after finding a genetic mutation that disrupts communication between brain cells.
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The Wales national learning disability football team has played its first match against Northern Ireland.
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It’s not surprising that a report, out this week, found that people with learning disabilities are worried about care funding levels, benefit changes and the support they can expect to receive. But whether these concerns will be dealt with…
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Tickets are on sale for the Autism Friendly Film screening of animated comedy Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, support provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have said.
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