The BBC has announced it is to make a “groundbreaking” programme in which people with learning disabilities from autism and Tourette’s to ADHD and Down’s Syndrome attempt to find jobs. Read More...
Ten designers, developers and entrepreneurs have been named finalists in a competition intended to help unearth new products, technologies and systems for the 12.2 million people living with a long term illness or disability in the UK. Read More...
Think Local Act Personal has urged commissioners to focus on people not processes when it comes to commissioning health and social care services as the organisation launches new guidance on the Care Act. Read More...
The first national programme to review – and ultimately reduce – premature deaths of people with learning disabilities has been announced. Read More...
A group of protestors with disabilities have attempted to disrupt Prime Minister’s Questions to protest against the forthcoming closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Read More...
More than 70 MPs met people with a learning disability and their families from across the UK recently to listen to their experiences and talk about their concerns over welfare cuts and other issues. Read More...
With austerity set to last another five years, and local authorities having to slash millions from their budgets – on top of the millions already cut – increasing concerns over the future of services for people with learning disabilities… Read More...
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has spoken out about the importance of raising awareness of learning disabilities issues for Learning Disability Week. Read More...