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"It's a different way of standing up for what you believe in": Meet Delta 7 - the rock band championing inclusivity

Delta 7 are a rock band from East Sussex - and its members happen to have learning disabilities.

"Dementia affects everyone differently": Q&A with Karen Watchman

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.

Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should not prohibit someone from enjoying cultural events such as theatre. A playhouse in Nottingham is using theatre to facilitate discussion and tackle stigma.

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

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

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.

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"It's a different way of standing up for what you believe in": Meet Delta 7 - the rock band championing inclusivity

"Dementia affects everyone differently": Q&A with Karen Watchman

Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

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Searching for a diagnosis

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Learning disability features

"It's a different way of standing up for what you believe in": Meet Delta 7 - the rock band championing inclusivity

"Dementia affects everyone differently": Q&A with Karen Watchman

Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

From the archive

Searching for a diagnosis