December 2023

Our brand-new magazine, In Focus, is dedicated to people with learning disabilities, their family members, carers and other professionals involved in their care.
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The government publishes response to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel report on reforming disabled children's residential settings.
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When it comes to helping people with a learning disability into good jobs, supported internships are a key part of the solution.
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Over 98% of parents who legally appeal a local authority decision about lack of proper support for their children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) go on to win the appeal at a hearing.
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Scope and Mencap have joined forces to call on streaming giant Netflix to remove the use of the 'R' word in a new stand-up show by Ricky Gervais.
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The waiting list for autism assessments has grown by roughly 50% over the past year to nearly 160,000 people.
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Disability campaigners are urging the government to reconsider its decision to scrap a dedicated Minister for Disabled People following Rishi Sunak’s mini cabinet reshuffle.
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Anna Cameron from Look Ahead looks at how providers can make the housing transitional period in a young person’s life an empowering step towards their adult futures.
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A cross-party committee of MPs has urged the government to produce a targeted 10-year plan to improve the lives of disabled people.
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The general secretary of Unison is warning that government plans to cut net migration will cause “utter disaster” in the health and care sector.
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