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Widnes Vikings player Hep Cahill hosted a sports festival for people with learning disabilities recently, which saw participants raise money for a community project the rugby league star has launched that aims to fund new public exercise…
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Updated advice on how to work with parents who have learning disabilities has been issued by the Working Together with Parents Network (WTPN), led by the University of Bristol.
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Two young people with complex needs who live at the same supported living service in The Wirral have announced their engagement.
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The government’s decision to end the practice of repeatedly re-assessing people with chronic conditions for their eligibility to claim employment and support allowance (ESA) has been welcomed by an autism charity.
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Charities Mencap, the Challenging Behaviour Foundation and the National Autistic Society have produced new campaign guidance for groups and individuals wanting to apply pressure on NHS England and local areas to deliver change for thousands…
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The importance of identifying dyslexia is the theme of this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, which runs from October 3-7, it has been announced.
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The use of legislation to safeguard people who lack the capacity to make their own decisions has continued to rise over the past year, including a 15% rise in guardianship orders, new figures have revealed.
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A college based on a farm is teaching young adults with learning disabilities farming skills that can help them to move on to paid employment. Andrew Mourant reports.
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A record number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications were received by councils during the past year – although there is significant variation between regions, official figures have shown.
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A project that aimed to increase independence and broaden opportunities for personal growth for people with learning disabilities has been completed, and an event has taken place to celebrate it.
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