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Alison Bloomer is Editor of Learning Disability Today. She has over 25 years of experience writing for medical journals and trade publications. Subjects include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, disability, insurance, stock market and emerging technologies. She is also a mother to a gorgeous 13-year-old boy who has a learning disability.

People moves

Mencap announces three new appointments to executive team

Alison Bloomer Oct 8, 2024

Mencap has announced the appointment of three new members to its executive team: Chris Chalkley, Laura Rees and Mary Mawhinney.
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People moves

Ambitious about Autism announces new Chair of the Board

Alison Bloomer Oct 8, 2024

Ambitious about Autism has announced Robert Bishop as their new Chair of the Board of Trustees starting in November.
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Autism

Siblings of autistic children seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism

Alison Bloomer Oct 8, 2024

A new study has found that siblings of autistic children have a 20% higher chance of being diagnosed with autism too compared to the general population.
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Family

New sensory health checks to be rolled out across residential special schools

Alison Bloomer Oct 7, 2024

Free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks are to be offered to young people with SEND in residential special schools and colleges across England.
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News

DWP issue urgent warning about Universal Credit move

Alison Bloomer Oct 7, 2024

The DWP has issued a six month warning for people with a learning disability who receive tax credit benefits about the move to Universal Credit.
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Genetic conditions

Newborn screening for 200 rare genetic conditions begins

Alison Bloomer Oct 3, 2024

Newborn babies to be offered whole genome sequencing for rare genetic conditions using blood samples which are usually taken from their umbilical cord shortly after birth. 
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Education

New handbook to help parents make an effective EHCP

Alison Bloomer Oct 2, 2024

With the SEND system currently in crisis, a new handbook for parents and carers can help them navigate the minefield and write an effective EHCP.
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Health

Health inequalities need to be central to NHS 10-year plan, say King’s Fund

Alison Bloomer Sep 30, 2024

A new report from the King's Fund has identified seven key areas for action that the government could take to tackle the injustice of health inequalities in its NHS 10-year plan.
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Debate

The Labour party conference: policy predictions and Budget hints

Alison Bloomer Sep 26, 2024

Party conferences are a good way to predict what a Government is planning on a range of policy priorities. With a tough new Budget expected next month from Labour, what were the key messages for people with a learning disability?
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Good practice and guidance

NHS England and DanceSyndrome collaborate to promote learning disability nurses

Alison Bloomer Sep 23, 2024

DanceSyndrome and NHS England have partnered up to launch a new film series encouraging people to consider a career in learning disability nursing.
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