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People with learning disabilities in South London enjoyed a day of singing and dancing to celebrate Black History Month recently. The event, held at Croydon’s Fairfield Halls, was organised by CMG, an independent service provider for people…
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Learning disability charity Mencap has called a Parliamentary and Heath Service Ombudsman report a ‘missed opportunity’ to properly enforce disability law.
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A campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of good postural care for thousands of people with multiple disabilities.
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A new archaeology project in Yorkshire that aims to give people with disabilities the chance to take part in a dig has received a £200,000 funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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Children that undergo multiple operations with anaesthesia before the age of 2 have a greater chance of developing learning disabilities, a US study has claimed.
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A project to help young people with learning disabilities in South Wales make the transition from education to employment has received a funding boost from the EU.
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Health professionals need to work more closely with mental health, social care, education and voluntary services to ensure that children and young people with possible autism, as well as their parents or carers, receive the appropriate care…
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Urgent government action is needed to address the rising problem of a shortage of suitable housing for adults with learning disabilities, Mencap has warned.
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Many peers in the House of Lords believe a specialist body should handle the commissioning of services for people with a learning disability and other complex needs – going against government proposals.
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Four Leicestershire police officers have been cleared of misconduct over failings in the Fiona Pilkington case. She killed herself and her daughter, Francecca Hardwick, who had learning disabilities, after suffering years of hate crime.
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