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Understanding cerebral palsy – what is it and what are its effects?

"In my own case, I have 'mild cerebral palsy hemiparesis', which means two limbs are affected".

How retailers can make shops more accessible for autistic children

Shopping can be a challenging experience for children on the autistic spectrum. With increased restrictions on where we can and can't go due to the coronavirus pandemic, our shopping habits have come under scrutiny. Here, Rachel Clinkard, from shoe retailer Charles Clinkard, shares how their business has been able to adapt their shops to make them more autism-friendly.

The road to an inclusive society: an international perspective

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.

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Searching for a diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of a learning disability can be crucial for an individual, and screening tools can help to achieve this, as Dr Karen McKenzie explains.

Latest from CareKnowledge

Each month, we bring you a guest article from CareKnowledge, the essential professional workforce development tool for adults’ and children’s social care. Browse recent articles from CareKnowledge below.

Neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace

Many organisations are recognising that employing people with neurological conditions such as autism disorder and dyslexia gives them access to a neurodiverse pool of talent that bring different perspectives and innovation to the workplace.

Royal College of Nursing demands an increase in learning disability nurses

The Royal College of Nursing is demanding that the government urgently addresses the chronic shortage of specialist nursing staff as it is putting lives at risk.

Inclusive employment service matches 60-year-old Simon with his first job

Simon Quarless, a 60-year old man with a learning disability, has found his dream job and is enjoying paid employment for the first time as part of the new Inclusive Employment Service in Essex.

Ending the stigma of learning disability one pink sparkle podcast at a time

This Learning Disability Week, Ciara Lawrence - who works at Mencap and has a learning disability - writes about launching her own podcast and her passion for people with a learning disability having a voice, after feeling socially isolated during lockdown.

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