Going for gold during the Special Olympics 2019
The Special Olympics is currently underway, and it is shining a spotlight on accessible sporting events. As day five nears an end, we look at the achievements being made.
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NHS England is set to make autism and learning disability a priority over next ten years
The news that NHS England is preparing to make learning disabilities and autism a clinical priority has been positively received from organisations and the public…
Changing attitudes
We all have our own unique traits and talents. However, disabled people often have their skills ignored – until now. We find out how social…
People with learning disabilities share their stories in new book
A group of Heart of England Mencap service users have joined forces to publish a new book, sharing their stories of what it’s like to…
Government must not be allowed to duck its responsibility for statutory social care
The retrospective care costs for people with serious learning disabilities should be met in full As the Government’s self-imposed deadline of 2 October approaches and…
UK employers join Mencap call to get 120,000 more people with a learning disability in to employment over next 10 years
Mencap urges new Government to keep manifesto pledge to get 1 million more disabled people into work and improve employment opportunities for people with a learning…
Just 6% of people with a learning disability are in employment – it’s time for change
Learning Disability charity Mencap has published new research giving evidence for the business case for employing staff with a learning disability. The charity is using…
Volunteers create sensory garden for people with learning disabilities
A team of big-hearted volunteers swapped spreadsheets for spades when they took a day out of the office to create a brand new sensory garden…
1 million voters with a learning disability risk being overlooked if political parties fail to produce accessible Manifestos
Campaign launched urging parties to produce ‘Easy Read’ Manifestos at same time as main version 70% of people with a learning disability said that they want…
Over three quarters of people with a learning disability are missing out on vital support at GP surgeries
Mencap and NHS England launch Don’t Miss Out guides and video to improve healthcare provision for people with a learning disability Learning disability charity Mencap,…
Researchers Say Tech is Essential to Determining Care
New independent research by the University of Birmingham has confirmed the valuable role that activity monitoring technology can play in determining the most appropriate…
National Lottery plays cupid for people with learning disabilities
A friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities has an extra special reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day thanks to National Lottery funding….
One in three parents of a child with a learning disability facing relationship pressure
Parents of a child with a learning disability are experiencing excessive pressure on their relationships, according to new research from charities Relate, Relationships Scotland and…
Almost two-thirds of parents miss social engagements due to fear of public reactions to their disabled child
Survey of over 1000 parents of children with a learning disability highlights how concern about public attitudes towards learning disability leave parents feeling isolated and…
Bingo and blow-up boobs help women with learning disabilities attend breast screening
Yarrow charity this week launched a breast cancer awareness initiative for women with learning disabilities amid evidence that their uptake of breast screening is below the…