Steve Hardy
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Parents are suing a special school after a BBC investigation uncovered CCTV footage showing autistic children being locked inside calming rooms and abused.
Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.
bbc.co.uk
What you should know about how students with ADHD learn and how to take a strengths-based approach
Simple ways to support students with ADHD
What you should know about how students with ADHD learn and how to take a strengths-based approach
timeshighereducation.com
Over a million children referred to mental health services, with highest annual referrals as demand rises faster than systems can respond
Press Notice: Over a million children referred to mental health services, with highest annual referrals as demand rises faster than systems can respond | Children's Commissioner for England
Demand for children’s mental health services continues to soar, outstripping system capacity and investment, with referrals almost doubling since 2018-19
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
The care of vulnerable adults in Northern Ireland was brought into sharp focus with the publication of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report. #abuse #LearningDisabilities
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: How should we care for vulnerable adults in NI?
The final report from the public inquiry into abuse at the hospital was published last week.
bbc.co.uk
New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of the condition #autism
What really causes autism? We're about to find out | BBC Science Focus Magazine
New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of autism.
sciencefocus.com
A sharp decline in the number of learning disability nurses across the UK is leaving some of the most vulnerable people without the tailored care they need, according to a major new report from the Royal College of Nursing.
Learning disability nursing crisis risks widening health inequalities, warns RCN | National Health Executive
A sharp decline in the number of learning disability nurses across the UK is leaving some of the most vulnerable people without
nationalhealthexecutive.com
Written off and written out: why we need to put learning disability healthcare back into the new NHS
Written off and written out: why we need to put learning disability healthcare back into the new NHS
Scott and Learning Disability England have been working on a new campaign which calls on the Prime Minister to intervene over the healthcare of people with learning disabilities.
seeability.org
A post has been created within the Bexley Community Learning Disability Team for a B6 Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to work alongside the Senior Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, to improve the quality of life and care provided to individuals with a learning disability living with epilepsy.
oxleas.nhs.uk
People with learning disabilities are often being denied their human right of fair access to health and care, the Royal College Nursing (RCN) says today as it releases a sobering new report into the state of learning disability nursing across the UK.
People with learning disabilities being denied human right to health and care, says new RCN review | Royal College of Nursing
People with learning disabilities are often being denied their human right of fair access to health and care, the Royal College Nursing (RCN) says today as it releases a sobering new report into the s...
rcn.org.uk
A mother whose son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at the age of three has said early intervention was key for supporting families facing learning disability challenges.
Early learning disability diagnosis 'made such a difference'
A mum says early intervention and support is vital for families with learning disability challenges.
bbc.co.uk
A photographer has documented life as a young person living with chronic illness in a new exhibition.
Lincoln student photographer challenges health stereotypes
Poppy Bellamy wants her work to challenge the stereotype that "youth equates good health".
bbc.co.uk
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How learning disability nursing can address health inequalities and workforce challenges
How learning disability nursing can address health inequalities and workforce challenges
How learning disability nursing can address health inequalities and workforce challenges
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A care home for adults with autism and mental health issues is set to close after a second damning inspection #disgusting
‘Deteriorating’ care home to close after second damning inspection uncovers ‘racial abuse by staff’
A care home where residents were found to be living “restricted and isolated lives” is set to close after a second inadequate rating by inspectors.
kentonline.co.uk
The healthcare system can be complex and challenging for anyone. For those with an intellectual disability the challenges can include substandard care, hospitals unwilling to accommodate needs, and doctors who overlook symptoms
Healthcare for people with an intellectual disability remains poor, advocates say | 7.30
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
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Autistic people and their families across Scotland continue to face significant barriers, including long waiting times for diagnosis, a lack of support in schools and low employment rates.
Autistic people risk being left behind without urgent Government action
Autistic people and their families across Scotland continue to face significant barriers, including long waiting times for diagnosis, a lack of support in schools and low employment rates. Too ofte…
nen.press
National charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society have reacted with alarm to today’s Supreme Court ruling that removes the framework known as Cheshire West. #LearningDisabilities
‘The biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation’ – Charities respond to Supreme Court ruling
mind.org.uk
New scheme to strengthen the future of learning disability nursing
New scheme to strengthen the future of learning disability nursing - Learning Disability Today
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has launched a new Learning Disability Nursing Shared Decision-Making Council to strengthen the future of learning disability nursing.
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
The Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League (LDSL) is a pioneering project giving opportunities to people who have learning disabilities and autism to play at major Betfred Super League events, following in the footsteps of their Super League idols.
Learning Disability Rugby League confirmed at Everton! - Community Integrated Care
RL Commercial are pleased to announce the return of to the Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League at Magic WKND.
communityintegratedcare.co.uk
Learning disability nurses given voice in decision-making and workforce planning
Learning disability nurses given voice in decision-making and workforce planning
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's Learning Disability Nursing Shared Decision-Making Council is designed to strengthen the future of learning disability...
healthcare-management.uk
‘SeeAbility have given my son the gift of sight’ #Bermondsey #LearningDisabilities
World Record Broken in Bermondsey - southlondon.co.uk
‘SeeAbility have given my son the gift of sight’ Bermondsey played host to a Guinness World Record attempt when two artists were challenged by SeeAbility to have ‘The most participants featured on a l...
southlondon.co.uk
Disabled students 'picked on by council' over changes to transport policy #LearningDisabilities #Kent
Disabled students 'picked on by council' over changes to transport policy
The council has argued there is no right for over-16s to receive free transport, even those with complex needs
gbnews.com
Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Future of Personal Health captures the impactful work being accomplished by Special Olympics to mitigate the gap in mental health care for people with disabilities. The following is an excerpt from th...
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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee report: Recommendations, government response and recent developments
House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee report: Recommendations, government response and recent developments
The House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 called for the government to urgently develop a new autism strategy, tackling “persistent inequalities” experienced by autistic people in education,...
lordslibrary.parliament.uk
‘Learning disability nurses play a vital role in advocating for change’
'Learning disability nurses play a vital role in advocating for change'
Emily Edwards and Fiona Cust on what can be done to help support those who are neurodivergent in education.
nursingtimes.net
Coventry University expands digital arts programme for young people with learning disabilities
Coventry University expands digital arts programme for young people with learning disabilities
Coventry University is continuing to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to explore digital arts, immersive storytelling and pathways into the creative industries ...
coventry.ac.uk
