June 2021

People with learning disabilities are more likely to have dietary patterns that lack essential nutrients and associated health conditions than the general population. 
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The annual report from the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review found that people with a learning disability are three times more likely to die from preventable causes than the general population.
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Breast screening attendance is lower in women with learning disabilities than the general population. Now, an educational film has been produced to increase uptake and help people with learning disabilities understand the importance of …
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Staff working in learning disability services such as care homes will often be required to administer medicines, so it is important that they have the necessary knowledge and skills. A promotional article provided by Opus Pharmacy 
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Care of people with a learning disability has worsened in the past year after seeing signs of improvement in previous years, according to the annual report from the Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDer).
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Six charities supporting Carers Week are calling on the Government to provide £1.2 billion funding for unpaid carers’ breaks, so that those providing upwards of 50 hours of care are able to take time off for their own health and wellbeing.
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The lives of people with a learning disability and/or autism can be transformed by quality housing and support services, but mainstream housing associations aren't building them. So, how do we provide better housing for people with a…
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A new employment resource has been launched to help young autistic people find work following the Covid-19 pandemic. 
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Mencap have announced the launch of their new partnership with XULA UK, who will be raising funds to support people with a learning disability through the sale of their face masks. 
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For the second year in a row, The Robert Walters Report has highlighted the imbalance and complex matters to do with gender, sexuality and disability in the workplace. 
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