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Monthly Archives

June 2025

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Family

Over 40% of parent carers struggling with day-to-day expenses

Alison Bloomer Jun 3, 2025

A new report from the charity Family Fund has found that parent carers of sick or disabled children struggle to afford essentials like food and heating.
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Debate

STOMP: What progress has been made with the overmedication of people with learning disabilities?

Darren Devine Jun 3, 2025

Almost a decade ago the NHS launched its STOMP campaign to end the overmedication of people with learning disabilities and autism. How much progress has been made since?
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Good practice and guidance

Mental Capacity Act and learning disabilities: new guidance from NHS England

Alison Bloomer Jun 2, 2025

New guidance has been published by NHS England on implementing the Mental Capacity Act for people with learning disabilities in acute trusts.
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Features

Down’s Syndrome Association: how are we improving health outcomes?

Downs Syndrome Association Jun 2, 2025

As part of our 'A NICE Life' campaign, The Down’s Syndrome Association discusses the action it is taking to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
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