January 2013

At the start of a new year, it is traditional to look forward to what may happen in the coming 12 months. But, sadly, it seems that many people with learning disabilities, and those who work with them, will not be looking forward with any…
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Disability charities have reacted with dismay to the Government’s Welfare Benefits Uprating Bill, which proposes to cap increases to working-age benefits at 1% for 3 years, saying it will hit 500,000 people with disabilities.
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A teenager with learning disabilities and his family have launched legal action in the High Court against Worcester County Council's proposed changes to its social care policy.
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A new hospital focused on a person-centred supported living philosophy for people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and behaviour that challenges has opened in Nottingham.
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Mark Goldring, chief executive of Mencap, will leave the learning disability charity to join Oxfam GB in April.
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