September 2018

The representation of disability in film and television: it’s time to stop the stereotypes.
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Effective mental health provision to a neurodivergent survivor of sexual assault would benefit from insider training and expertise, argues Dr Susy Ridout.
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Support for people with profound learning disabilities is available.
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More use should be made of portable medical testing, pilot study suggests.
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Parent power has seen Bristol City Council ordered to reverse £5m of special needs spending cuts by the High Court. Which council will be next?
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Some councils still insist on seeing disability as a purely physical issue.
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Medical cannabis will be available on prescription from this autumn after home secretary Sajid Javid said those facing an “exceptional clinical need” could use it - but will people with autism be eligible?
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The government plan to promote awareness among health staff of the needs of people with learning disabilities.
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The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour campaign, supported by toy retailer The Entertainer, is creating a week of autism friendly shopping experiences across the UK.
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Reforms to the Mental Capacity Act discussed in parliament this week could expose more people to being deprived of their liberty, care providers have warned.
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