December 2021

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that children aged five to 11 years in a clinical risk group should be offered a low dose Covid-19 vaccine.
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The major gaps in the understanding of the opinions, experiences, and preferences of people with a learning disability regarding genetic counselling and testing is a failure of health care accessibility and equity, according to a new study.
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The impact of dog ownership on autistic adults has positive implications for mental health and suicide prevention, particularly when the dog demonstrates affection towards its owner and the owner is responsible for looking after the animal.
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There has been lack of progress made in many areas to improve the health and care of people with a learning disability, according to a NICE impact report.
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The government has written to the Liberty Protection Safeguards national steering group to announce that the April 2022 implementation deadline for the Liberty Protection Safeguards cannot be met.
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A new system to investigate the deaths of people who died while subject to compulsory treatment under mental health legislation has been proposed by The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
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Two UK charity partners, DFN and Hft, are offering young people with learning disabilities and autism life-changing internship opportunities and the chance to learn vital skills.
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A landmark judgement was recently delivered at the Supreme Court that considered the concept of mental capacity and what ‘relevant information’ a protected party should be able to understand, retain and use to consent to sex.
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A report published in The Lancet is calling for a new, comprehensive model of autism care and treatment that prioritises personalised, stepped care approaches.
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The not-for-profit organisation Dimensions has announced the winners of its 2021 Leaders’ List, which celebrates the extraordinary achievements of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
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