April 2022

Antipsychotics continue to be widely used by people with a learning disability and mental and behavioural health problems, especially those who are older and in institutionalised settings, according to new research.
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Children with suspected autism are waiting up to five years for an NHS appointment and up to four years following an ADHD referral, according to figures obtained by The Observer.
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The government have announced a £500 million package of dedicated funding to attract and train more social care staff, including those working with people with a learning disability.
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Parents and young people could be receiving inaccurate information about their right to mediation when bringing an appeal to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Tribunal, according to IPSEA.
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The learning disability charity My Life My Choice (MLMC) has formally withdrawn from NHS England’s Care and Treatment Review programme, calling it “a waste of time”.
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The Down Syndrome Bill is set to become law after clearing it final parliamentary hurdle, passing its Third Reading in the House of Lords.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) is now a stand-alone housing association for people with a learning disability or autism, following a demerger from Mencap.
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Nearly 300,000 disabled people will no longer be able to claim financial support through the Warm Home Discount, according to new government plans.
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