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In collaboration with Slimming World, the University of Sheffield has conducted research into making weight loss programmes more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Now, Slimming World will roll out the adaptations to more than 5,000 consultants. 

Darren Devine speaks to Sir Stephen Bubb, who authored one of the key reports about the Winterbourne View scandal, calling for an end to long-stay hospital care for people with learning disabilities.

The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) was established by NHS England to address the premature deaths of learning disabled people. Darren Devine speaks to the mother of Oliver McGowan, whose death was preventable, and a LeDeR reviewer about the initiative. 

Rahman Kebbie, 29, and Murtaza Ali, 37, are on the autism spectrum and are supported by the disability charity United Response. The two men have travelled to the busiest of European airports and train stations alone.

Darren Devine discusses the widespread nature of the use of restraint and seclusion in schools for learning disabled children, and speaks to those campaigning to change this. 

Darren Devine discusses whether behaviour that others may perceive as being disruptive should be used to limit community access. 

Karen Watchman works with people with learning disabilities in both practice and in an academic setting. She spoke to LDT 2018 delegates about how to support people with a learning disability and dementia.  

The Care Quality Commission has pledged to review restrictive interventions (restraint, prolonged seclusion, and segregation) in a variety of settings.

 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?

Oliver McGowan died after being given antipsychotic medicine against his and his family's wishes. His mother speaks exclusively to LDT.