December 2012

The Government has committed to removing people with learning disabilities who are inappropriately placed in long-stay hospitals within the next 18 months.
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The National Theatre of Scotland, in partnership with the National Autistic Society Scotland, will stage the first autism-friendly theatre performance in Scotland later this month.
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Hundreds of people with disabilities face losing their jobs after the Government announced the closure of more Remploy factories.
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Disability charities have reacted with concern to the Government’s plan to increase working age benefits by only 1%, as outlined in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, saying it will cause people with disabilities more hardship.
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For years, people with learning disabilities – supported by their family and friends – have fought for their right to live in their own homes. But the progress they have made is now at risk because of local authority cutbacks, Mencap has…
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Children’s Christmas comedy sequel Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! Will be the next Autism Friendly Film, service provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have announced.
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Councils are struggling to support people with a learning disability to live independently, according to a new report from Mencap.
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Swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate, who has Asperger’s syndrome and won a gold medal at this year’s Paralympic Games, is on the 10-name shortlist for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Learning disability charity Mencap launched a second series of its training programme for helping social care professionals communicate more effectively with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) at the Learning…
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Personal health budgets are to be rolled out nationally, after an independent evaluation of the 20 pilot sites found that they generally improved people’s quality of life and proved cost effective.
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