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The Palliative Care for People with Learning Disabilities Network (PCPLD) has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2021.
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Children aged 12 to 15 years with severe neurodisabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression and multiple or severe learning disabilities will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine.
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A campaign has been launched to save Ravenswood Village, a unique rural residential community, based in Berkshire for people with severe learning disabilities, complex needs and autism.
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New resources to help young people with a learning disability and their families have a smoother transition to adult healthcare services have been launched by Mencap and Bradford People First.
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The shortage of learning disability nurses in NHS posts was discussed at a recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Disability.
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Addressing sleep problems in young autistic children can help regulate behaviour difficulties as they grow older, according to a new study.
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A landmark case against the UK Government over the current law that allows abortion up to birth for Down’s syndrome has begun.
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Autistic people may camouflage their innate autistic social behaviours to adapt to, cope within and/or influence the predominately neurotypical social landscape, according to a new study.
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Neurorehabilitation experts from The Children’s Trust have launched an innovative programme to increase awareness and understanding of the acquired brain injury.
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The BBC has appointed its first Disability Ambassador to join its Creative Diversity team in one of three new disability-focused roles, designed to further strengthen the BBC’s commitment to disability representation, both on and off-air.
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