August 2024

DDX3X syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by changes in the DDX3X gene. While there are only 1,000 known cases of DDX3X syndrome in the world, researchers estimate that it accounts for 1–3% of all learning disability in females.
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Hft and Care England have launched their annual Sector Pulse Check survey which aims to analyse the challenges faced by the adult social care sector.
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The Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN) has launched an ‘Autism Education Leavers Passport’ which is designed to help more autistic people into work.
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The Care Quality Commission has placed a care home for autistic people and people with learning disabilities into special measures after an inspection revealed that residents regularly witnessed both resident on resident and staff on…
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Riots and unrest have broken out in a number of cities and towns across England in the last few weeks, including Manchester, Hartlepool, Liverpool, Birmingham and Aldershot, following the murders of three young girls in Southport.
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