October 2025

Self-advocates from Mencap's Voices Council have set out their vision for what the social security system should look like for people with a learning disability.
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A new report from the King's Fund makes the case for using a national system to assess people's social care needs and end rationing by local authorities.
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The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has upheld complaints against Hywel Dda University Health Board for not meeting the needs of these epilepsy patients with a learning disability.
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A new survey shows that only one in ten teachers (10%) believe the SEND system currently works well for children, but many are concerned that SEND reforms will worsen the crisis.
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STOMP has been informing policy and practice for stopping overmedication for people with learning disabilities for nearly 10 years, yet the number of people over-medicated remains high. There are success stories for STOMP out there – but…
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As people with learning disabilities get older, they face unique health and social care challenges. This article examines the key issues around ageing and recommendations for leading a healthy and fulfilling life with a learning disability.
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Nearly 15 years on from the Winterbourne View scandal, many people with autism and learning disabilities remain trapped in mental health hospitals. Here, Darren Devine explores long-standing concerns that private sector profits and low pay…
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In this interview, Kate Brackley and Lindsey Allen from Bild discuss the work of the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) group and the importance of supporting health across the lifespan.
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Blood tests can be challenging for people with learning disabilities due to needle phobia or anxiety. Reasonable adjustments need to be made to make the process easier. This article discusses some management techniques.
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This issue of LDT In Focus aims to highlight and discuss some of these issues.
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