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Viewpoint: Learning disability careers and investing in people
CEO Zak Houlahan explains why Achieve Together’s future relies on supporting people to grow their careers with new pay ...
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Over 40% of parent carers struggling with day-to-day expenses
A new report from the charity Family Fund has found that parent carers of sick or disabled children struggle to afford ...
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STOMP: What progress has been made with the overmedication of people with learning disabilities?
Almost a decade ago the NHS launched its STOMP campaign to end the overmedication of people with learning disabilities and ...
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Mental Capacity Act and learning disabilities: new guidance from NHS England
New guidance has been published by NHS England on implementing the Mental Capacity Act for people with learning disabilities ...
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Down’s Syndrome Association: how are we improving health outcomes?
As part of our A NICE Life campaign, the Down’s Syndrome Association discusses the actions it is taking to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. The Down’s Syndrome ...
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Downs Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives. From before birth into older age, the DSA provides services to everyone.
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SEND: Could EHCPs be scrapped?
How likely is it that the Department of Education will change how education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) are implemented ...
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New dental care project for people with learning disabilities
The Caring Beyond Words project by the University of Plymouth aims to develop new creative dental care interventions.