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In collaboration with Slimming World, the University of Sheffield has conducted research into making weight loss programmes more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Now, Slimming World will roll out the adaptations to more than 5,000 consultants. 

MSP Daniel Johnson found his life to be chaotic and difficult to cope with. Now diagnosed with ADHD, he understands the symptoms that have affected him since he was a child. Speaking to Darren Devine, he reflects upon how receiving a diagnosis - and appropriate medication - has changed his life.  

The National Quality Board of NHS England wrote 'National Guidance on Learning from Deaths' to see deaths under NHS properly investigated. One year later, the Care Quality Commission finds that whilst some trusts are implementing the guidance, others must do more. 

When a child with a learning disability turns 18, parents can find themselves feeling marginalised as social workers take charge of key decision making at best interest meetings.

Campaigners are raising awareness of a tool to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance.

On 14/03/19, we facilitated a #LDTchat on Transforming Care. Catch up on what was discussed here.

Special Olympics Great Britain has sent its biggest delegation of athletes ever to compete in the World Games.

Families have reacted with shock to the news that no prosecutions will follow abuse identified at an NAS care home.

Darren Devine discusses how moving people from hospitals to community settings can be antithetical to the spirit of transforming care. 

Darren Devine speaks to Sir Stephen Bubb, who authored one of the key reports about the Winterbourne View scandal, calling for an end to long-stay hospital care for people with learning disabilities.