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The government has published a new White Paper which aims to better integrate the NHS and adult social care sector, bringing the health service and local government closer together to improve patient care.
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The major gaps in the understanding of the opinions, experiences, and preferences of people with a learning disability regarding genetic counselling and testing is a failure of health care accessibility and equity, according to a new study.
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More than half (56%) of people with intellectual disabilities experienced a loss or change of care since ‘austerity’ measures (cuts to social care spending).
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With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games set to begin today (24th August), Virgin Media have launched a new campaign to support Great Britain's competing athletes. 
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Many organisations are recognising that employing people with neurological conditions such as autism disorder and dyslexia gives them access to a neurodiverse pool of talent that bring different perspectives and innovation to the workplace.
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Staff working in learning disability services such as care homes will often be required to administer medicines, so it is important that they have the necessary knowledge and skills. A promotional article provided by Opus Pharmacy 
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Publishing group Hachette UK has teamed with Mencap to help reduce the everyday stigma and misunderstanding people with a learning disability face.
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A look at a healthy eating project, known as the Nutrition and Wellbeing Project, launched by learning disability charity Dimensions that aims to improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autism through nutrition.
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A Wakefield Community Learning Disability Team project that looks at the recognition of good respiratory health in West Yorkshire is one of ten innovative project chosen to receive support from The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) in 2021.
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For the majority of people lockdown caused a significant decline in their mental health; however many autistic people reported an improvement in their mental health during lockdown.
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