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Social care professionals will be supported to develop digital skills and drive digital transformation across the sector, according to new guidance from the government.
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DFN Project SEARCH has recently received a £250,000 funding boost from The Robertson Trust enabling them to expand their supported internship programme across Scotland over the next five years.
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A new guide for police officers and other professionals who may come into contact with an autistic person experiencing a meltdown has been developed
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A number of charities have slammed a recent BBC documentary that examined private assessments for the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Older people with a learning disability who are residents in care homes have a clear view on their autonomy in making independent choices, according to new research.
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Pavilion Publishing will be publishing a new book next month looking at how the skills and attitudes of a carer can elevate the life of the person they care for.
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Millions of people are in pain or distress because they aren’t getting the care they need with family and friends also being pushed to the edge, according to a new report from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
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Charities are calling for a complete overhaul of services for autistic people and people with learning disabilities after four former staff at Whorlton Hall have been found guilty of abuse and neglect. 
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This week MP Barbara Keeley led a debate in the House of Commons on ways that the government could prevent the abuse and poor treatment of people with a learning disability and of autistic people in in-patient settings. 
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Mencap have welcomed new recommendations set out in the independent review of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and said the right community support could prevent 'terrible outcomes' for people with a learning disability.
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