August 2013

The London Paralympics has had a lasting positive effect on the public’s views of people with learning disabilities, according to new research.
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Chief Constable Nick Gargan has demonstrated Avon and Somerset’s support of the learning disability community by helping to launch the 2013 Special Olympics GB National Games in Bath.
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The Special Olympics National Summer Games – the largest disability sports event in the UK this year – will open today in Bath with a spectacular opening ceremony, heralding 3 days of competition.
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While Learning Disability Week may have ended for this year, now is the time to maintain the positive momentum and provide more support to families who care for people with learning disabilities.
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South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust were among the organisations who supported Learning Disability Awareness Week encouraging local people to 'See Me, Not My Disability'.
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The National Autistic Society has welcomed the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence’s publication of guidelines for the management and support of young people with autism.
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Children with disabilities in Trafford and Plymouth could soon enjoy a better choice of short breaks and accessible activities following the launch of a pilot project to get parents to join forces.
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People with learning disabilities and staff at an NHS trust in Doncaster got to learn some hip-hop moves by taking part in a street dance workshop to celebrate National Learning Disability Week.
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This week is Learning Disability Week, and it is time to celebrate everything that is good in learning disability services – but also to focus on the continual need to improve them.
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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new campaign to help tackle the stigma, discrimination and crime faced by local people who have a learning disability.
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