good practice

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

Toolkit for accommodating neurodivergent workers is created for employers.

Why it’s important to recognise individuals and organisations who are making a difference to autistic people and their families.

A specialist care home in Teignmouth, Devon, for adults with complex needs including autism, behaviours that challenge, acquired brain injury and learning disabilities, has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Everyday life can present real challenges for people living with complex learning disabilities, even more so when health conditions such as diabetes come into play. But with determination, creativity and perseverance from providers and staff, service users can achieve their potential and have a good quality of life, as CMG’s chief executive, Peter Kinsey, explains.

Examples of over-provision of care for people with learning disabilities have been uncovered in 9 local authorities and 33 service providers by a research project that highlighted an approach which could identify more appropriate levels of support.

To CTR or not to CTR? That is the question bugging Sam Sly, as she continues to try and move people out of assessment and treatment units.

Since the Care Quality Commission (CQC) changed its inspection process, few learning disability care homes have achieved an outstanding rating. But both of Resolve Care’s homes have the distinction. Owners Anne Graham and David King talk to Dan Parton about how they did this.

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of learning disabilities, yet there is still relatively little awareness of the condition and how to effectively support people with the condition. Becky Hardiman reports.

The death of a child in a special school is always traumatic, but it is important to include the other pupils in the grieving process and a bereavement policy can be crucial in realising this. Sophie Goodchild reports.