Advocacy plays a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities have their voices heard and their rights upheld. Yet, when we think about advocacy, it's often statutory advocacy that comes to mind.

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It is hoped that the Mental Health Bill will be a significant step towards the reduction of over-hospitalising people with learning disabilities and autistic people. However, many believe more creative amendments are needed to achieve that goal.

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For almost half a century, educationalists have been striving to end segregation and ensure pupils with SEND are brought into the mainstream.

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A new poll from Carers UK for Carers Week found that 43% of current or former carers have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking on caring responsibilities.

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A former social worker and University of Brighton student has developed a sensory sex education toolkit for people with learning disabilities.

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Health checks for children and young people with learning disabilities are important to allow early identification of any health problems or issues.

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Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) are legal documents that specify a child’s or young person’s special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), the outcomes sought, and the special educational provision required to meet those needs.

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Catriona Moore, Policy Manager at IPSEA, talks about whether there are ‘magic’ solutions to the special education needs and disabilities (SEND) crisis or whether we should focus on ensuring compliance with the current legal framework.

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Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision has been spiralling into crisis for the past decade, and despite numerous reports and government consultations on the issues, there have not been many effective solutions.

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CEO Zak Houlahan explains why Achieve Together’s future relies on supporting people to grow their careers with new pay uplifts, award-winning learning, and a culture of long-term development.

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