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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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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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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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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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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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New research shows that midwives are ill-prepared to care for women with learning disabilities due to lack of specialist training and resources.
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A new report from the Disabled Children's Partnership shows that disabled children from minority groups face significant additional barriers to support due to their ethnicity.
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The independent Darzi report of NHS performance has concluded it is in a critical state with people with a learning disability particularly facing severe disparities and access to care.
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New report finds children with SEN are five times more likely to be permanently excluded from school than their peers without SEN.
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A new national survey conducted by the University of Exeter found there was a huge variation in treatment and shared-care prescribing of ADHD medication for young adults.
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