June 2025

The Government has agreed to make concessions to its welfare reform Bill after a rebellion by Labour MPs. However disability groups say the changes are not enough to protect disabled people in the future.
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The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which aims to tackle health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and autistic people, has been published for health and care providers.
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As people with a learning disability grow older, they experience a steep decline in available services and opportunities. Inclusive technology offers a chance to reverse that trend by creating consistent, accessible support.
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A group of Labour MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, due to have its Second Reading in the House of Commons next week.
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A new health toolkit from the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Collaborative aims to tackle health inequality in people with learning disabilities.
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Responses to the Assisted Dying Bill varied after it passed by just 23 votes in the House of Commons on Friday. Here is a round up of the reactions.
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MPs have voted to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by just 23 votes, which could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
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Learning Disability Week is good time to reflect on the more serious issues impacting the lives of people with a learning disability.
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The Government has published its Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill ahead of its second reading in parliament in a couple of weeks.
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Recorded on Thursday 9th October 2025 in association with Dimensions. This webinar explores two very different approaches to supporting people to become more independent through individual Service Funds and forensic rehabilitation.
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