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Learning disability charity Mencap has welcomed the Education Select Committee’s report on the Government’s proposed reforms of special educational needs (SEN) provision, but warned that the opportunity to transform the lives of children…
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Reassessments for people who receive disability living allowance (DLA) to move onto the new personal independence payment (PIP) will now be made later than originally planned, the Government has said.
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Disability charities have criticised the Government’s plans to cut the number of people eligible for new disability benefit the personal independence payment (PIP).
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Learning disability charity Mencap has reacted with horror to a personal election manifesto by a UKIP candidate that proposes considering the compulsory abortion of any foetus with Down’s syndrome or Spina Bifida, calling it “forced…
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The Government published its long-awaited final response to the Winterbourne View scandal this week, and it did not disappoint. Many within the sector have been calling for action, not more words – and the Government has certainly…
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Adult Community Learning Essex (ACLE) will run a free six-week course for adults with learning disabilities on how to use the library next year.
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The Government has committed to removing people with learning disabilities who are inappropriately placed in long-stay hospitals within the next 18 months.
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The National Theatre of Scotland, in partnership with the National Autistic Society Scotland, will stage the first autism-friendly theatre performance in Scotland later this month.
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Hundreds of people with disabilities face losing their jobs after the Government announced the closure of more Remploy factories.
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Disability charities have reacted with concern to the Government’s plan to increase working age benefits by only 1%, as outlined in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, saying it will cause people with disabilities more hardship.
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