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As a disabled and neurodiverse person, Ellie Thompson, Communications Lead at Diversity and Ability, explains what the social model of disability is, and how it acknowledges the complexities of disabled people's identities and the barriers…
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The Covid-19 pandemic affected people with a learning disability disproportionally from the rest of the general population. David O'Driscoll, a grief expert, asks whether we should mark the deaths in the community in some way so people know…
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Finding activities for people with a learning disability or autism can be a challenge in busy lives and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This blog looks at activities and teaching tips that can benefit people, families, care staff,…
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People with tic disorders were already facing stark mental health inequalities before the pandemic and recent research surveys shows that patients have noticed their tics worsening since the outbreak of the pandemic. 
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In 2016, the UK government launched a groundbreaking drive to reduce the use of psychotropic drugs for people with autism and learning disabilities. But recent figures show that while prescribing rates for antipsychotics have fallen since…
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Kerry Ann has Trisomy X chromosome syndrome and shares her story with the world: educating, speaking, and answering questions about this unique and invisible syndrome, which few people understand. 
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 As of today, there are currently 40,000 NHS vacancies for nurses and, by 2020, almost 50% of all nursing staff will be eligible for retirement. Where does this leave the NHS?
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Starting school can be daunting for children with SEND. Victoria Baynton-Williams discusses the process of her daughter, who has Down's syndrome, starting mainstream school.
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The Choice Support charity blog on how to write questionnaires that improve services.
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Not being able to tell someone what is wrong leads to care staff making flawed assumptions, but guidance on health and behavioural changes to look out for is available.
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