The Shared Lives scheme offers a unique solution to the social care crisis, matching people with learning disabilities with certified carers who provide support within a family home. This article ...
A new report from the charity IPSEA examines addressing inequalities and improving access to SEND legal advice for ...
New research finds that one in five autistic children suffer from constipation, which is linked to significantly increased ...
People with learning disabilities often face systemic barriers in receiving fair healthcare. In this interview,, Independent ...
A painless new method of conducting blood tests in people with learning disabilities is currently being trialled by the ...
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry discovered that individuals with a learning disability were deprived of essential support during the pandemic because of visiting restrictions, and there were multiple reports ...
The Timms Review has issued a call for evidence regarding the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), focusing on how ...
Nearly half of UK websites risk excluding visitors with disabilities because they need accessibility improvements, according to new research. The State of Accessibility Report analysed Google’s ...
Only 4.8% of people with a learning disability are in paid employment, according to a new report that aims to drive action to prevent ill health, support people to stay in work, and help employers ...
Disabled people are significantly more likely to report feeling lonely, than the general population, with findings showing that two in five of people living with disabilities experience loneliness, ...