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Monthly Archives

November 2024

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Employment

New report on future of work-related disability benefits

Alison Bloomer Nov 18, 2024

A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Trust has examined the barriers to work for people on work-related disability benefits.
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Housing

Government announces ‘major reform’ to children’s social care system

Lauren Nicolle Nov 18, 2024

The government has announced a ‘major reform’ to children’s social care which will give Ofsted greater powers to crack down on exploitative, profiteering providers and those which deliver substandard care.
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Features

Why is research so vital to improving lives of people with learning disabilities?

Lauren Nicolle Nov 18, 2024

We spoke with Emily Farran, Professor of Cognitive Development at the University of Surrey, about a new research project which aims to alter the research landscape to better suit the needs of people with learning disabilities and…
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Autism

More than 200,000 people waiting for an autism assessment

Alison Bloomer Nov 15, 2024

More than 200,000 people are still waiting for a autism assessment in England, which is a 25% increase in one year, according to NHS data.
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Past Events

Jumping barriers, riding challenges…Getting the transition to adult social care right

LDT Editor Nov 15, 2024

Recorded on 13th November 2024 and hosted by Richard Mears, Regional Managing Director at Dimensions. In this webinar, we discuss the challenges faced by young adults transitioning from children’s services to adult support. You will learn…
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News

Research to have on your radar: November

Lauren Nicolle Nov 14, 2024

This article summarises some key pieces of research in the learning disability and autism field over recent weeks. This includes studies on maximising quality of life in supported living settings, inner speaking and self-talk in autistic…
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Down’s syndrome

New project to track health of people with Down syndrome

Alison Bloomer Nov 13, 2024

A new project will track the health of people with Down syndrome to improve quality of life and accelerate knowledge of health conditions that affect them.
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Carers

Bullying and discrimination causing young people to leave social care workforce

Lauren Nicolle Nov 12, 2024

The adult social care sector will have to change if it wants to recruit and retain more younger people, according to a new report by the King’s Fund.
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Debate

How will the new ‘assisted dying’ Bill affect disabled people?

Alison Bloomer, Lauren Nicolle Nov 12, 2024

MP Kim Leadbeater has put forward her proposal for a 'assisted dying' Bill that would allow terminally ill adults to request assistance to end their own life in a “safe and regulated” manner.
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Autism

SEND reform will focus on inclusive mainstream, says Education Secretary

Alison Bloomer Nov 8, 2024

The Department of Education has said that special needs and disability (SEND) reform will centre around inclusive mainstream.
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