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What do the welfare reforms mean for people with a learning disability?
The Government has announced sweeping changes to the disability and health welfare system in a green paper, but what do the ...
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Significant rise in ADHD medication prescriptions since pandemic
A new study has found that prescriptions for ADHD medication has grown by 18% per year since the pandemic, which is higher ...
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Lack of accessible formats for welfare consultation is height of “contempt”
A coalition of disability charities have called the lack of accessible formats for the welfare benefits green paper "the ...
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LDE conference: delegates say time for voices to be even louder
Learning Disability England conference took place in Manchester last week where self-advocates discussed the pressing issues ...
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PHA delegates pledge to reduce inequalities for people with learning disabilities
Delegates at a recent Public Health Agency conference pledge to help reduce the inequalities experienced by people with ...
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Parents of autistic children are being pushed into poverty, new survey finds
A Ambitious about Autism survey finds 10% of parents are forced to leave their jobs due to not receiving enough educational ...
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How to manage sleep problems effectively in people with neurodevelopmental conditions
Thursday 20th March 2025 and hosted by Caroline Richards and Leeann Stevenson. This webinar discusses sleeping problems that ...
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Highlands charities join forces to launch new consortium
Five leading Highlands disability charities have launched the Haven Consortium, which aims to improve the lives of young people with disabilities and their families. The Elsie Normington Foundation, ...