March 2025

ARC England has published its latest Fee Rate Maps, which show that in addition to year-on-year underfunding, average fee rate uplifts mean services are in crisis.
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A new report from the National Autistic Society highlights the barriers to independent travel for autistic people and makes recommendations for improvement.
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New data shows that there is a gap of 8,000 for state special schools as Government announces 10,000 new SEND school places.
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New government analysis shows that 3.2 million families will be hit by the proposed welfare cuts expected to save £4.8 billion by 2029-30.
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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement with the £4.8 billion reduction in welfare spending leaving many disabled people fearful for the future.
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A new report from the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities and Fraser of Allander Institute highlights how people with learning disabilities and their families in Scotland are struggling financially.
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New data from the Department of Education shows that thousands of autistic children and young carers are missing out on significant periods of the school year.
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The Scottish Government is rolling out the Pension Age Disability Payment to more local authorities ahead of a national rollout next month.
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A new study has found that prescriptions for ADHD medication has grown by 18% per year since the pandemic, which is higher than previously reported.
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The Government has announced sweeping changes to the disability and health welfare system in a green paper, but what do the changes mean for people with a learning disability?
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