April 2015

More than three quarters of disabled voters believe the political parties have not placed enough emphasis on the issues that affect them, yet the majority are still planning to vote in the general election, a survey has found.
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In this guest blog, Sandie Foxall-Smith, chief executive officer of Regard Group, outlines why she believes awareness of political issues should be part of daily life for people with learning disabilities.
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The main five UK political parties have launched accessible versions of their party manifestos for people with a learning disability. The Easy Read manifestos use simple language and pictures, which make it easier for people with…
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A friendship and dating agency is holding a free 'awareness day' to give people the chance to learn more about its services supporting people with learning disabilities to develop and sustain friendships and relationships through social…
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SWAN UK will launch a new animated film to raise awareness ahead of Undiagnosed Children’s Day this Friday.
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A multi-agency inspection carried out by the Social Work Inspection Agency.
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A man with Asperger’s syndrome and communication difficulties was among journalists and broadcasters asking questions at the launch of the Labour Party’s Disability Manifesto on April 20.
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A report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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14th annual report from the Department of Health, Presented to Parliament pursuant to section 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2001.
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A Department of Health report on the progress to improve healthcare for people with learning disabilities.
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