March 2026

A new exhibition will be held this week, highlighting the personal stories of people with a learning disability and autistic people who have been detained in mental health hospitals, along with their families' struggle to secure their…
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A new report from the University of York and the Centre for Mental Health advocates for investment in play-based mental health strategies for neurodivergent children.
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A new medication called Zorevunersen shows promise in treating the hard-to-control epilepsy associated with the genetic condition Dravet Syndrome.
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New research from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls on the Government to redirect funding towards fixing stations, vehicles and interchanges that actively make transport accessible for all.
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It is well documented that mothers with learning disabilities and their babies are at higher risk of adverse outcomes during pregnancy and afterwards. This article examines how maternity care can be tailored from the outset to meet an…
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SEND campaigners are organising a national demonstration urging the Government to protect and strengthen the legal rights of children and young people following the publication of the Schools White Paper.
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Baroness Casey has called for a national reckoning for social care equivalent to Beveridge’s reforms in 1948 in a speech at the Nuffield Trust .
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Autistic adults without learning disabilities can often see their support needs overlooked. Two mothers talk about the devastating experiences of their two children due to a lack of proper supported housing.
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