August 2022

Sue Blackwell reflects on the achievements of her daughter Jen, who has Down's syndrome. Jen is the founder and Creative Director of DanceSyndrome, an independent dance charity led and informed by people with learning disabilities.
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Unpaid carers are increasingly turning to Google for advice about financial and mental health concerns amid the cost of living crisis. 
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Mencap is calling on Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to define their plans on tackling the social care crisis and commit to making this a priority.
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Scottish disability charities have written to Scottish Ministers urging them to urgently address the critical issue of learning disabled and autistic people spending long periods of time in hospitals and inappropriate out of area…
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A team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can detect subtle brain abnormalities which cause epileptic seizures.
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Scotland’s first dedicated college for school leavers with complex needs will open its doors in September and offer bespoke learning for each pupil.
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Reflecting on our neurodivergent communities and autistic identities, Mette explores the impact of language both used by people with lived experience, and by those describing them.
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The government has created a new knowledge and skills framework and announced further training opportunities for social care staff as part of a £500 million support package.
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A new report, which examines the government’s charging reforms, workforce crisis and the challenges faced by unpaid carers, is calling for an extra £7 billion per year for adult social care.
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The number of Disability Confident employers has risen by 1,100% in the last five years, according to new figures published by the global hiring platform Indeed.
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