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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry discovered that individuals with a learning disability were deprived of essential support during the pandemic because of visiting restrictions, and there were multiple reports of inappropriate DNACPR notices.
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The Timms Review has issued a call for evidence regarding the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), focusing on how to ensure it is fair for the four million recipients.
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A new exhibition will be held this week, highlighting the personal stories of people with a learning disability and autistic people who have been detained in mental health hospitals, along with their families' struggle to secure their…
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A new report from the University of York and the Centre for Mental Health advocates for investment in play-based mental health strategies for neurodivergent children.
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A new medication called Zorevunersen shows promise in treating the hard-to-control epilepsy associated with the genetic condition Dravet Syndrome.
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New research from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls on the Government to redirect funding towards fixing stations, vehicles and interchanges that actively make transport accessible for all.
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SEND campaigners are organising a national demonstration urging the Government to protect and strengthen the legal rights of children and young people following the publication of the Schools White Paper.
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Baroness Casey has called for a national reckoning for social care equivalent to Beveridge’s reforms in 1948 in a speech at the Nuffield Trust .
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A new report has found that digital tools can strengthen relationships and reduce anxiety between families and social care providers when implemented thoughtfully, but they must be supported by investment in people, training and culture.
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The Government has published its schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which sets out reforms to transform outcomes for children with SEND.
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