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What if people with learning disabilities could push for real societal change and be seen and accepted as equal citizens in their communities and in media and politics. The 'Good Lives' framework from Learning Disability England aims to do exactly that.

People with a learning disability are seven times more likely than their non-disabled peers to be lonely. This year Mental Health Awareness Week is aiming to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it.  

The way we talk about disability and neurodiversity has changed enormously over recent years. But why is this? And why is it so important that we get it right?

A recent report on child to parent violence highlighted how immense shame and stigma stops families accessing support, along with the fear of the child being removed from the home.

The government has this week published the long-awaited results of its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) review along with a green paper setting out a vision for a single, national SEND and alternative provision system. This article reviews the main aspects open for consultation,

People with a learning disability are dying 25 years younger than the general population and are three times more likely to die avoidably. LDT is conducting a health survey to ascertain some of the trends around these statistics and help put an end to preventable deaths.

Every year on 21^st March, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated by thousands of people across the globe.

The recent Down Syndrome Bill was largely assumed to be a positive step towards progress that should be celebrated yet the Bill has engendered strong feelings in the Down's syndrome and learning disability community.

Want to debate all the ways we can 'Change it Up' for people with a learning disability and quiz an expert panel? Then join us at our learning day where we will tackle a range of key issues that affect the lives of people with learning disabilities.

A diverse new group of Mencap ambassadors are aiming to create better representation for the 1.5 million people who live with a learning disability in the UK.