February 2023

The government has published a new action plan for England that aims to help those living with rare diseases receive better care and treatment.
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The learning disability charity Hft has launched a new campaign, Our Voices Our Future, which calls to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.
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In this new series, we will be looking at some of the more common health conditions in people with a learning disability and why they can be more complex due to diagnostic overshadowing, comorbidities, and other factors.
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Thousands of people with disabilities and long-term illnesses are now in debt after being unable to pay for social care support, according to new research by the BBC.
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A new animation produced by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for People with Learning Disabilities (ACPPLD) provides advice for physiotherapists on making reasonable adjustments for people with additional needs. 
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New research by the BBC has found that half of state-funded schools in England for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are full.
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People with a learning disability may be at increased risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease – particularly stroke, heart failure, and deep vein thrombosis – according to new research.
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How toddlers respond to baby talk (also known as ‘motherese’) could be an early indicator of autism, according to new research.
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Children from special schools across Warwickshire recently took part in the county table cricket finals, an event specially designed to make cricket accessible to children with disabilities.
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The energy market is inaccessible and difficult to navigate for people with learning disabilities, according to a study undertaken for the ‘Being Warm Being Happy’ project.
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