Uncategorized Adult Social Care in England. LDT Editor Sep 22, 2014 A report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee.
Health More than 90% of GPs recommend specific training on learning disabilities for all… LDT Editor Jul 21, 2014 Specific training on learning disabilities should be made compulsory for health professionals, according to 93% of…
Lived experience Special Olympics GB announce squad for European Summer Games LDT Editor May 22, 2014 Special Olympics Great Britain has announced a squad of 48 athletes to represent the country at the Special…
Autism Oxytocin could hold key to autism treatment, researchers suggest LDT Editor May 22, 2014 Oxytocin, the 'love hormone' that builds bonds between mothers and babies, could be used to treat autism in young…
Employment New guide to help adults with learning disabilities to find employment launched LDT Editor Apr 8, 2014 A new guide has been launched to help adults with learning disabilities find employment.
Health New postnatal test for learning disabilities approved in US LDT Editor Jan 22, 2014 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for marketing a post-natal test to help diagnose…
Good practice and guidance Welsh Government launches guidance to improve care for people with learning… LDT Editor Jan 13, 2014 A new package of guidance aimed at improving the standard of care that people with learning disabilities receive in…
Health Patients with learning disabilities “invisible” in hospital, report claims LDT Editor Jan 7, 2014 Hospital patients with learning disabilities face longer waits and mismanaged treatment due to a failure to…
Health Man with learning disabilities died due to care failings at Morriston Hospital,… LDT Editor May 9, 2013 A man with severe learning disabilities died due to failings in his care at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, an inquest…
Features A worryingly small rise in learning disability annual health checks LDT Editor Sep 16, 2012 Dan Parton writes that the number of adults with learning disabilities receiving a health check has only increased…