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Dozens of learning disability staff to take part in 300 mile charity challenge

By Iain MacDonald29th May 2019News Wales

A team of NHS learning disability staff are set to pound the streets and mountains of North Wales as part of a lung busting charity challenge. Dozens of staff from

Government apologise over Whorlton Hall abuse of learning disability patients

By Josh Thomas, George Ryan and Lewis Pennock23rd May 2019News England

The Government has apologised for the treatment of patients with autism and learning disabilities at Whorlton Hall, branded “tantamount to psychological torture” by Labour. Health Minister Caroline Dinenage apologised on

Staff suspended as BBC Panorama uncovers ‘horrific’ abuse of vulnerable patients

By Lewis Pennock22nd May 2019News England

Hospital staff have been secretly filmed “torturing” patients with learning disabilities and autism during an investigation experts described as “horrific”. A BBC Panorama programme uncovered staff mocking, taunting, intimidating and

Hancock ‘deeply moved and appalled’ by prolonged segregation of vulnerable people

By Sally Wardle21st May 201921st May 2019News England

The care of every patient stuck on segregated wards will be independently reviewed, the Health Secretary has announced, after a report suggested many vulnerable people are being failed. Matt Hancock

CQC calls for urgent action on hospital segregation of people with learning disabilities

By Iain MacDonald21st May 201921st May 2019News England

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for an independent review of every person who is being held in segregation in mental health wards for children and young people and

Vulnerable children stuck in mental health hospitals for too long in poor conditions

By Catherine Wylie20th May 2019News England

Too many children are admitted to mental health hospitals unnecessarily and spending years in institutions, according to a report. The Children’s Commissioner for England is concerned that the current system

PC who Tasered autistic man eight times used ‘unnecessary and inappropriate force’

By Margaret Davis15th May 2019News England

A police officer who Tasered a man with autism and mental health issues for a total of 72 seconds used “unnecessary, unreasonable and inappropriate” force, a judge has found. Michael

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

By Tony Diver3rd May 2019News England

Schools will be asked for their views on funding for children with complex needs, the Education Secretary will announce today. In a speech at the National Association of Head Teachers

MP’s bill would see all police officers given mandatory autism awareness training

By Alain Tolhurst1st May 2019News Wales

A Bill requiring all police officers to have mandatory autism awareness training has been introduced into the House of Commons. Labour MP Ann Clwyd said it would lead to fewer

Children four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, MPs told

By Josh Thomas25th April 2019News England

Children are four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, an MP has said, amid fears children with special educational needs are having their human rights abused.

Tag: Autism / Aspergers / ADHD

Dozens of learning disability staff to take part in 300 mile charity challenge

Government apologise over Whorlton Hall abuse of learning disability patients

Staff suspended as BBC Panorama uncovers ‘horrific’ abuse of vulnerable patients

Hancock ‘deeply moved and appalled’ by prolonged segregation of vulnerable people

CQC calls for urgent action on hospital segregation of people with learning disabilities

Vulnerable children stuck in mental health hospitals for too long in poor conditions

PC who Tasered autistic man eight times used ‘unnecessary and inappropriate force’

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

MP’s bill would see all police officers given mandatory autism awareness training

Children four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, MPs told

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

NHS trust fined £1.6 million for ‘catalogue of failures’ that led to deaths of babies

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘matter of weeks’, PM announces

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Tag: Autism / Aspergers / ADHD

Dozens of learning disability staff to take part in 300 mile charity challenge

Government apologise over Whorlton Hall abuse of learning disability patients

Staff suspended as BBC Panorama uncovers ‘horrific’ abuse of vulnerable patients

Hancock ‘deeply moved and appalled’ by prolonged segregation of vulnerable people

CQC calls for urgent action on hospital segregation of people with learning disabilities

Vulnerable children stuck in mental health hospitals for too long in poor conditions

PC who Tasered autistic man eight times used ‘unnecessary and inappropriate force’

Hinds calls for evidence from schools on special educational needs funding

MP’s bill would see all police officers given mandatory autism awareness training

Children four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, MPs told