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Animated adventure movie Brave will be the next Autism Friendly Film screening, support provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have revealed. 
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The number of people calling learning disability charity Mencap’s helpline for advice has more than doubled in the past 12 months as concerns about the effects of cuts to care and support mount. 
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A study has found that the number of genetic mutations in children is directly linked to the age of the father, adding to evidence that the increase in some mental health problems and learning disabilities may be due to men having children…
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Care services provider Care UK has acquired Whitwood Care, which runs 3 residential care homes for people with learning disabilities in West Yorkshire (5th September 2012). 
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Learning disability support provider Dimensions has hailed the reintroduction of athletes with learning disabilities into the forthcoming Paralympics as a move that will help to spark wider social and community inclusion.
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Disability charity United Response has launched an easy read version of its website, with video translation on each page, to ensure it is accessible to as many people with learning disabilities as possible.
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Autism Friendly Films – the pioneering projects which makes going to the cinema more accessible for people with autism – has celebrated its first anniversary.
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Service users and staff at Doncaster’s Eclipse Centre stage their own version of the Olympics to show their support for Team GB.
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The CQC have said convictions on all 11 of the perpetrators of abuse at Winterbourne View sends out a clear message “that care staff who abuse vulnerable people will be charged and brought before the courts”.
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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and Values Incorporated have today launched a new guide for local business so that they can ensure they are “open for all”. 
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