Crisis in the learning disability sector
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY CHAIR DISAPPOINTED THAT GOVERNMENT NOT EVEN ABLE TO INDICATE WHEN A DECISION ON SLEEP IN FUNDING WOULD BE MADE Following a meeting…
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Campaign to end 15-minute care visits taken to heart of government
Lewis Is Determined To Earn His Independence
Hundreds of disabled people empowered to cook thanks to 100 inclusive kitchens
New services for blind people in the west of Scotland
National Apprenticeship Week: William’s Story
£2bn boost to social care funding in 2017 Budget – but is it enough?
Researchers Say Tech is Essential to Determining Care
Finding the right social care: a new guide for people needing support
Share your experiences of self-directed support
People in Scotland are being encouraged to share their stories of self-directed support (SDS) in a new survey from Audit Scotland. The spending watchdog is…
‘Flying’ 15-minute care visits still a bleak reality for thousands of disabled people
Over 30,000 people receiving 15-minute homecare visits in England Half of these people live in council areas that admit to using 15-minute visits for personal…
Recruiting your own personal assistants
Giving you more choice and control over your care and support If you want a more personalised approach to your care, what about hiring your…
Autistic youngsters turn Advent on its head to help the hungry
Young people living with autism are doing their part to combat hunger in Wales this Christmas as part of a ‘reverse’ advent calendar project…
SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY
The Baxter International Foundation has awarded a grant of £50,200 to Back Up, a leading spinal cord injury charity. The grant will fund a…
EFDS marks International Day for Disabled People
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is marking International Day for Disabled People, 3 December 2016, by revealing brand new engagement resources. Building on…