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New ‘interaction hubs’ have been created at learning disability services run by national charity Hft to allow people with learning disabilities to be able to enjoy the company of their loved ones safely. 
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Urgent attention is needed to address the health inequalities that people with a learning disability face in the hospital setting that leads to poor care and safety outcomes, according to a new study.  
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Adults with learning disabilities and diabetes are more likely to have health problems than people with diabetes who do not have learning disabilities, according to new research.
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The positive role music plays in the home lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families was examined in a recent study.
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Over £200,000 has been raised during a 36-hour online fundraising challenge to support autistic children and young people disproportionately affected by Covid-19.   
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Over a quarter of respondents – including people with a learning disability, their families and support workers – did not know that all people with a learning disability have a legal right to vote in elections, according to a survey by…
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Undiagnosed Children’s Day is a nationwide event to raise awareness of children with no diagnosis and the charity SWAN UK that supports them.
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Children with disabilities are three times more likely to become victims of abuse and neglect than their non-disabled peers, according to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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The Disabled Children’s Partnership has written an open letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson asking him to implement a dedicated Covid-19 recovery plan for disabled children and their families.
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Carers of people with co-occurring autism spectrum condition and eating disorders experience additional needs and difficulties compared to those caring for people with eating disorders only, new research shows.
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