In 2019, we shone a spotlight on the definition of autism under the Mental Health Act. Defined as a mental disorder under the act, many autistic people have faced detention and inappropriate care. We return to the issue, to uncover what has progressed in the last 12 months.
The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new campaign to improve dementia care and ensure patients have to spend less of their own money on care.
Earlier this week (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the budget for 2018. Read our handy summary, to find out if and how you’re affected.
Today, Chancellor Philip Hammond set out the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in the 2017 Budget. Despite big hopes from charities and disability…
Following criticism of a crumbling social care system in England, Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a £2bn funding boost to services over the next three…
48% of disabled adults who say they need social care do not receive any support at all Thousands are trapped at home, isolated and unemployed Leonard…
A leading disability charity is urging disabled people to share their experiences of adult social care ahead of a Government inquiry. Recent research by Leonard…
A 22 year old from Edinburgh, who has autism, is taking on his biggest ever challenge this Sunday when he runs a half marathon at…
A team that receives support and also helps improve the support that others receive, as experts by experience, has produced an inspiring Christmas Message video…
Coalition of organisations including the Care and Support Alliance, Care Providers Alliance, VODG, ARC and Age UK draw attention to the crisis in national social care…
– CSA draws attention to the poor quality of social care being provided in England, failing our obligations to older and disabled people – Charity…
A leading social care charity has helped to pilot a new resource for people with learning disabilities to understand about growing older and the effects…
Ann-Marie Armstrong is supported by Community Integrated Care, a national social care charity. She is also employed by the charity as a Peer Reviewer – someone who…
Specialist law firm Hyphen Law is urging the nation’s army of carers to understand their new rights following the biggest overhaul of the social care…
A leading social care charity is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by offering young adults an opportunity to enrich their future and employability skills. Ilford based…