Learning Disability Today - Supporting professionals working in learning disability and autism services

A new report from the TES shows that four out of five schools in the UK do not have enough funding to support SEND students.
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New research shows that thousands of children with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions (such as ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy and learning disability) are waiting for years for an appointment following a referral, with some waiting for…
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The National Autistic Society has called out 'offensive' comments on autism made by MP Kemi Badenoch in her report Conservatism in Crisis.
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The latest annual report from Skills for Care reveals that the adult social care workforce is growing steadily with filled positions at their highest rates since records began, but there continues to be challenges in domestic recruitment…
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People with learning disabilities from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities are at a higher risk of early and avoidable death, yet annual health check uptake among this group is typically low. Here, Dr Jahan Foster Zabit, Senior…
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The Law Commission has launched a consultation on children's social care law as it is currently out of date, in accessible and potentially unfair. 
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United Response has appointed Andrew Marsden as their new president. He comes with over 30 years of board experience and has been a Trustee for several national charities.
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Mencap has announced the appointment of three new members to its executive team: Chris Chalkley, Laura Rees and Mary Mawhinney.
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Ambitious about Autism has announced Robert Bishop as their new Chair of the Board of Trustees starting in November.
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A new study has found that siblings of autistic children have a 20% higher chance of being diagnosed with autism too compared to the general population.
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