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Campaigners are making good progress on global learning disability inclusion but there’s still a way to go in 2020, writes Harrow Mencap's Campaigns and Communications Manager Nicole Lieberman.

On 14/03/19, we facilitated a #LDTchat on Transforming Care. Catch up on what was discussed here.

​Autistic support workers will be instrumental to future success at the support and housing solutions firm, Eden Futures.

Health may be unpredictable but opportunities should be universal – that’s a value we hold dear at Learning Disability Today. It will underpin everything you experience at our upcoming learning and exhibition day in London on November 22. We will be joined by some of the most respected voices in social care and empowerment including Choice Support, Mencap and former health minister (currently shadow health minister) Norman Lamb MP.  

In this video, you can hear from the owners of Resolve Care about how they achieved not one, but two outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). While the CQC inspect thousands of care homes every year, less than 5% achieve the much sought-after outstanding badge of excellence.

Three years ago Ross Baker was living as a virtual hermit, but a change in support provider has enabled him to blossom and play a full part in his community. Editor Dan Parton reports

Doreen and Maggie are best friends and have just moved into their first home together at the ages of 80 and 77 respectively. This huge step has made a massive difference in their lives and they are now planning to put their stamp on their new place. Sinead McHugh-Hicks shares their story.

People with disabilities are feeling the effects of the government’s austerity policies more than most – and they are having a real adverse impact on their lives, as Mary O’Hara has found out.

Sam Sly considers two contrasting stories of young people with learning disabilities in institutions with a label of challenging behaviour.

A recent survey found that many family carers of people with learning disabilities feel at breaking point, and a lack of respite care is often central to this. Editor Dan Parton reports.

While the ‘bedroom tax’ has only been in operation for three months, it is already causing hardship to some people with learning disabilities and their families, and is set to get worse in the coming months; editor Dan Parton reports.

John had spent all his adult life in hospitals and care homes, but thanks to the active support approach he has been able to move into his own flat. James Powell reports.

While the Care Quality Commission may have abandoned its star ratings system for residential care services, one provider has created its own version in a bid to drive up standards. Michael Fullerton explains.

Sunnyside House’s My LIFE training programme is helping residents with learning disabilities to learn the skills they need to not just live an independent life but thrive in their own home. Editor Dan Parton reports.

For years Ben was frustrated because he was unable to express himself, but communication aids have helped to transform his life and enabled him to gain more independence. Suzanne Fry reports. (12th September 2012)