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The adult social care workforce in England has started to grow again but the vacancy rate is still high and close to the record levels seen over the last decade, according to new data from Skills for Care.
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School leaders are significantly dissatisfied with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding, according to a new survey.
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New research on the future needs of supported housing for people with a learning disability shows that there will be a shortfall of between 27,000 to 34,500 by 2037.
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New guidance is being produced by the Care Inspectorate and Public Health Scotland to support people with learning disabilities to have healthy relationships.
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Turning Point has launched a new health and wellbeing handbook, with easy read versions aimed at empowering people with learning disabilities to make informed choices about their health.
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The Children’s Commissioner has called for a radical rehaul of the SEND system and swift implementation of the SEND Improvement Plan as new data shows that nearly 1.2 million children in England have special educational needs support…
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The government has launched a consultation on the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training for health and care staff.
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Life for people with a learning disability can come with many challenges from accessing healthcare and paid work to dealing with discrimination and loneliness.
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A new information resource for people who have, or suspect they might have, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been released by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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The Welsh government has produced new guidance for social workers working with families where the parent has a learning disability, with the aim of preventing children being taken into care.
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