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The inappropriate use of ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) notices for people with a learning disability during the first wave of the pandemic highlights the need for greater protections to be put in place to prevent unacceptable practices being…
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New data released by the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) shows that 60% of deaths of people with a learning disability last week were Covid-19 related.
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The Disability Unit at the Cabinet Office has launched a public survey to gather views and experiences for the National Strategy of Disabled People which is planned for Spring 2021.
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Disability charities have written to the National Police Chiefs' Council asking it to clarify to police officers the rules on face covering exemptions.
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Almost 80% of disabled patients do not feel independent in healthcare environments and almost three quarters who of people who support others feel more adjustments are necessary. 
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 There has been a lot of information about the Covid-19 vaccines and priority groups recently, but where do people with learning disabilities fit in?
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Charities and campaign groups working with parents and carers of children who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan have called for more clarity on which children can attend school during the latest lockdown.
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