July 2021

A new report published today has found that most English Children’s Services Authorities operate a ‘one size fits all’ approach to disabled children and their families, creating a culture of ‘parent-carer blame’.
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The Government has published its National Autism Strategy for autistic children, young people and adults for the next five years. By the end of the strategy, it wants to demonstrate that it has transformed autistic people and their…
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The National Autistic Society has welcomed the Government response to the public consultation of the Mental Health Act White Paper, which includes proposals to find the best way to change the definition of “mental disorder” so it no longer…
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Children aged 12 to 15 years with severe neurodisabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression and multiple or severe learning disabilities will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine.
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The Palliative Care for People with Learning Disabilities Network (PCPLD) has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2021.
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The Health and Social Care Committee have published their long-awaited report which scrutinises the treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in ATUs.
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A campaign has been launched to save Ravenswood Village, a unique rural residential community, based in Berkshire for people with severe learning disabilities, complex needs and autism.
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New resources to help young people with a learning disability and their families have a smoother transition to adult healthcare services have been launched by Mencap and Bradford People First.
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A new report commissioned by Community Integrated Care has revealed that many social care workers are paid £7,000 less than their equivalents in the NHS and other public funded sectors.
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The shortage of learning disability nurses in NHS posts was discussed at a recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Disability.
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