May 2025

The Caring Beyond Words project by the University of Plymouth aims to develop new creative dental care interventions.
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A new report from the Resolution Foundation has found that welfare reforms will lead to more people in work but the gains will be dwarfed by increase in poverty.
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A new research project has found that some women with learning disabilities are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation due to their unique vulnerabilities.
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A new report from the Children's Commissioner shows that the number of children referred to mental health services for neurodevelopmental conditions like autism has increased by almost 30%.
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The Joint Committee on Human Rights has said in a new report that the Mental Health Bill in current form will not end unjustified detention of autistic people due to the lack of community support.
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Management of COPD in people with learning disabilities can be made more complex due to medical compliance issues and inhaler techniques.
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A study from the University of Edinburgh found that autistic people communicate just as effectively as non-autistic people.
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Baroness Sheila Hollins delivered the keynote speech at our health conference, discussing her hopes for the future of people with a learning disability. This blog is based on her talk.
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The government's decision to end social care visas to new applications from abroad to work in care homes has been described as a "crushing blow" by Care England.
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The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme is to be rolled out across the country aiming to support maternity services to reduce risks of avoidable brain injuries in childbirth and improve care.
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