Going into further education is supposed to be an exhilarating time. But, for some disabled students it can be daunting. Now, Newlife are providing an equipment grant for disabled children and young people to further their prospects. One student shares his journey.
Actor Luke Perry died yesterday (4 March), after experiencing a stroke last week. In light of the sad news, what are the symptoms to look…
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
From 01 November doctors in England, Wales and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis-based medicine to patients. Earlier today (Thursday) the Home Secretary, Sajid…
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that children and adults waiting on an autism assessment are being failed with timely waits. Facing waiting…
Our National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary today. We look at how far it has come and what’s next as Theresa May has announced…
Last Saturday, thousands marched in London to demand an end to the ongoing NHS crisis. Carrying placards saying “more staff, more beds, more funds” and…
A new Uber-style service that allows families to book carers on demand is being rolled out nationally. Following the success of instant booking services such…
Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published…
As the EU referendum fast approaches the debates between the Brexit and Votin camps continue to intensify. So far trade, immigration and the future of…
The NHS have announced new draft guidelines to help transform the care of people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The new draft service model is the latest piece of…
Shortage of NHS learning disability nursing puts thousands of lives at risk 1,200 people with a learning disability die avoidably in the NHS every year…
Yesterday evening (18 September) the Department of Health published their one year progress report on addressing premature deaths of people with a learning disability in…
Giving millions of elderly people a dedicated GP personally accountable for their care around the clock will bring back the era of the old-fashioned family…
NHS Living Life is a free telephone service available to anyone in Scotland feeling low, depressed or anxious. Our self-help coaches and therapists can help…