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The first Mandate between the Government and the NHS Commissioning Board should help to address some of the healthcare inequalities that persist for people with learning disabilities. But more needs to be done if people with learning…
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Learning disability charity Mencap has welcomed the first Mandate between the Government and the NHS Commissioning Board, which includes two objectives specifically relating to people with learning disabilities.
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Scientists believe they are on the verge of a breakthrough in the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders (ASC), after finding a genetic mutation that disrupts communication between brain cells.
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The Wales national learning disability football team has played its first match against Northern Ireland.
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It’s not surprising that a report, out this week, found that people with learning disabilities are worried about care funding levels, benefit changes and the support they can expect to receive. But whether these concerns will be dealt with…
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Tickets are on sale for the Autism Friendly Film screening of animated comedy Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, support provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have said.
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The SEN and Disability Pathfinders have been extended by 18 months to September 2014, Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson has said.
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People with learning disabilities are worried about the levels of funding for care, what is going to happen to their benefits and how their support will be affected as a result, a new report has revealed.
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A new residential service for young adults with autism is being opened in Essex that aims to bring people back to the county who currently live out-of-area.
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Six of the 11 people who admitted 38 charges of abuse at the former Winterbourne View private hospital have been jailed. The remaining 5 have received suspended sentences.
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