April 2024

Disability charities have voiced their 'deep concerns' about Government proposals to overhaul the disability benefits system with the aim of moving away from a fixed cash benefit system towards tailored support.
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People with learning disabilities and autistic people want to have relationships. However, institutional and attitudinal barriers may prevent them from exercising and enjoying this fundamental human right.
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Staff caught on CCTV abusing children at a special school in Walthamstow have not been sacked, according to an investigation by BBC File on 4.
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The National Autistic Society has called Netflix’s new documentary which links autism with gut health “deeply irresponsible” and “offensive”.
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The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) is calling on the next government to remove the barriers which are stopping young people with SEND from accessing a good education.
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Disability charities are asking the general public to sign a petition which calls on the government to stop demonising disabled people who cannot work.
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Learning disability organisations and campaigners in Wales joined forces today calling for the release of people with a learning disability and/or autistic people from secure hospitals in Wales.
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Since losing her son Oliver in 2016 Paula McGowan has used her grief and anger to fight for much needed changes for people with learning disabilities and autism.
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A learning disability rugby programme has been launched by the Newcastle Rugby Foundation aimed at empowering individuals with learning disabilities and giving them a chance to become a rugby player.
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SeeAbility has launched a new ‘Easy Eye Care Service’ scheme where accredited opticians are funded by the NHS to provide longer or multiple appointments, along with any adjustments that people with learning disabilities or autism may need.
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