February 2013

The Special Olympics Great Britain team has won a record 13 medals – including 6 golds – at the World Winter Games in South Korea.
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Hate crime affects a worryingly high percentage of people with learning disabilities, but a new helpline is an important step in helping the people affected.
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People with learning disabilities continue to face problems accessing public transport, with cost, availability and a lack of understanding of their needs by drivers and passengers all major concerns, a survey has found.
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Receiving a diagnosis of a learning disability can be crucial for an individual, and screening tools can help to achieve this, as Dr Karen McKenzie explains.
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A new free telephone helpline for people with learning disabilities who have been victims of disability hate crime has been launched.
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National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland called on the Scottish Government to continue its strong commitment to people with autism with the launch of a new initiative.
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Mental health services must do more to protect people with learning disabilities, leading learning disability charities have said.
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The Government is making changes to how people are assessed for the personal independence payment (PIP) after a consultation criticised the draft regulations for being unclear.
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