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People with learning disabilities in Scotland have greater opportunities in the community than 10 years ago but still face significant barriers to living an independent life, research has found.
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The recent Supreme Court judgement which says that local authorities cannot take their finances into account when assessing people's need for social care is welcome, but more fundamental problems remain. The recent judgement in the KM vs…
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Many people with learning disabilities don't fully understand their rights at work, but a project in London has helped to address this. Nick Clarke reports.
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A Supreme Court judgement that states that local authorities cannot take their finances into account when assessing the needs of people for social care has been hailed as potentially the biggest ruling in community care law in 15 years.
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The Special Olympics Great Britain 10 pin bowling squad won 8 medals recently at the Special Olympics Germany 8 th National Games in Munich.
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The UK's first-ever surfing competition exclusively for people with learning disabilities is to take place in June.
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To mark the anniversary of the Panorama programme on the former Winterbourne View residential hospital, charities Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) are calling for the Government to lead a move away from institutional…
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Furzey Gardens’ award-winning show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show underlines once again what people with learning disabilities can do, if they are given the right funding and support.For those with green fingers, last week’s RHS…
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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) has launched a free interactive booklet and communication passport to help families to improve the quality of life for their child with complex health needs or who is dependent on…
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A team from Furzey Gardens, led by designer Chris Beardshaw and including people with learning disabilities won a gold medal at the recent RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their show garden.
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