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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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The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards took place last week. Meet the winners in the local communities section.
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Alan Booth, who is supported by the learning disability charity Hft, was recently invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the garden party in recognition of his work to improve his mental wellbeing.
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A new study found that autism was associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease, even after adjusting for depression or antidepressant use and antipsychotic exposure.
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SeeAbility has produced a new video highlighting the importance of eye tests foe people with a learning disability.
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A review of the 2025 Spending Review and how budget decisions on public services will impact people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
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It is hoped that the Mental Health Bill will be a significant step towards the reduction of over-hospitalising people with learning disabilities and autistic people. However, many believe more creative amendments are needed to achieve that…
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