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Care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released another 18 reports into learning disability residential facilities and found that only a third were fully compliant with the 2 essential standards it investigated.
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The National Autistic Society (NAS) has praised Channel 4 show The Undateables for showing the reality of life with Asperger's syndrome, but criticised its "crass" title for putting people off watching.
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Mystery shoppers are helping to improve the quality of services provided by a local NHS Foundation Trust.
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Education charity Filmclub has released a new resource for teachers on the subject of autism and other related conditions.
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A mother who took her local authority to court over the treatment of her autistic son, who was locked in a padded room several times a day says he has made “remarkable” progress in the 9 months since she won the case.
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to publish a quality standard for children with autism, which will set out what high-quality care should consist of.
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Children and young people with disabilities are waiting toolong for services according to a report from care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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A new campaign to improve job opportunities for people with autism has been launched at a Parliamentary reception.
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Four more staff members from the former Winterbourne View residential hospital have admitted abuse charges. Graham Doyle admitted 7 charges, Sookalingum Appoo admitted 3, and Danny Brake and Jason Gardiner admitted 2 at Bristol Crown Court.…
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The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) has launched a new workprogramme, WorkFit, to coincide with Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
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