Debate The legacy of Oliver: why one mum won’t give up Darren Devine Apr 17, 2024 Since losing her son Oliver in 2016 Paula McGowan has used her grief and anger to fight for much needed changes for…
Good practice and guidance Access all Areas co-produce Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training videos Alison Bloomer Mar 19, 2024 Access All Areas, a production group involving autistic people and people with learning disabilities, has…
Autism MP calls for mandatory learning disability and autism training for education staff Lauren Nicolle Nov 22, 2023 Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport and former Care Minister, is calling on the government to introduce…
Good practice and guidance RPS calls for autism training to be extended to pharmacists Lauren Nicolle Oct 2, 2023 The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is calling for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability…
Debate How can we reduce health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Lauren Nicolle May 31, 2023 A panel of professionals, activists and people with lived experience recently joined the Women and Equalities…
Health Lords pass amendment for learning disability and autism training to become… Lauren Nicolle Mar 22, 2022 The House of Lords has passed an amendment to the Health and Care Bill which could see learning disability and…
Autism Mandatory learning disability and autism training for NHS staff LDT Editor Feb 13, 2019 New Government proposals would make learning disability and autism training mandatory for NHS and social care…
Health Interview: ‘Oliver McGowan’s name should be given to autism and… Darren Devine Nov 8, 2018 Oliver McGowan died after being given antipsychotic medicine against his and his family's wishes. His mother speaks…