February 2013

A Cornwall councillor who said that disabled children should be put down has apologised and resigned.
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Criticism of the work capability assessment (WCA) for employment and support allowance (ESA) has been regularly made in the past few years, and the latest statistics, if they are correct, will only add to this. Has the time come for the…
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One of the country’s leading care providers has teamed up with a specialist school in a unique partnership to support families with disabled children with short breaks
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Parents of children with learning and/or physical disabilities increasingly have to fight for basic support including school placements, therapies and equipment, according to a charity.
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A new dedicated short break and respite service for people with learning disabilities and autism has opened in Bath.
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Cinema fans with autism have the opportunity to view two films in March thanks to the Autism Friendly Films initiative.
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A team comprising people with learning disabilities has celebrated its sixth season competing in a local skittles league.
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Digital editor Richard Hook considers the impact of more and more children being left out.
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Golden Lane Housing’s (GLH) new bond scheme to raise money to buy homes for people with learning disabilities is a welcome step in the right direction, but much more will need to be done to address the growing crisis in learning disability…
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A group of people with learning disabilities who helped to make a film about complaining for a charity’s website will receive the red carpet treatment when it has its premiere later this week.
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