October 2024

More than 187,567 people are currently waiting for an autism assessment in England, with waiting lists reaching five-and-a-half years in some areas.
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Today, the government announced the beginning of the biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth.
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, has announced that the government will launch an independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments.
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The Public Services Committee has urged the government to implement a number of recommendations to ensure young disabled people are better supported into work.
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Should the term global development delay be replaced with development disability after the age of five to remove the implication that it is 'temporary'?
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A major review of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by Dr Penny Dash has found ‘significant failings’ in the way the regulatory body operates.
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A new report from the TES shows that four out of five schools in the UK do not have enough funding to support SEND students.
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New research shows that thousands of children with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions (such as ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy and learning disability) are waiting for years for an appointment following a referral, with some waiting for…
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The National Autistic Society has called out 'offensive' comments on autism made by MP Kemi Badenoch in her report Conservatism in Crisis.
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The latest annual report from Skills for Care reveals that the adult social care workforce is growing steadily with filled positions at their highest rates since records began, but there continues to be challenges in domestic recruitment…
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