September 2015

The issue of low levels of employment for people with learning disabilities and/or autism is being highlighted at the Labour and Conservative party conferences by disability charity United Response.
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People with learning disabilities came from across the country to compete at the recent CMG Athletics Day, in an event the organisers hope will inspire some to take up regular sporting activities.
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The number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications has increased tenfold in the past year, official statistics show.
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A series of crime prevention booklets – created by a man with learning disabilities – have been launched in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Big budget films Pixels, Hotel Transylvania 2 and Inside Out are among October’s Autism Friendly Films line-up, service provider Dimensions has announced.
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Nearly 4 in 10 pupils attending special schools have no history of eye tests, which means that thousands of children are potentially missing out on the eye care they need, according to new research by national sight loss and disability…
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Health service organisations in England are to receive resources and guidance designed to help them to recruit more people with learning disabilities.
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A guide that aims to provide information on how best to support people with learning disabilities to access their local Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) has been launched.
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The number of children who are classed as having special educational needs (SEN) has dropped sharply in the past year since the government introduced widespread change to the SEN system, according to research.
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A series of guides aimed at helping adults with a learning disability and their carers access health and social care services have been launched by Mencap Cymru in conjunction with Cardiff University’s School of Law.
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