Patients facing 16-year wait for autism tests as MPs say waiting times must fall
A woman awaiting an autism assessment was given a waiting time of at least 16 years, MPs were told, as they said extra money for the NHS must lead to
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Scotland not meeting human rights obligations on people with learning disabilities – watchdog
A report from Scotland’s human rights watchdog has raised concerns that people with learning disabilities and autism are still being held in institutions in breach of their rights. The Scottish
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Charity warn of ‘deadly consequences’ if NHS cuts target for learning disability patients
There could be “deadly consequences” if the NHS cuts a “critical” target for patients with a learning disability, a charity has warned. Every year, health leaders in England publish national
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Man with learning disabilities lay next to dead father for days, coroner says
A 40-year-old man with learning disabilities was found lying next to his father up to four days after he died in their home, according to a coroner’s report. Details of
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Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school
Ofsted inspectors will meet with parents of children with special education needs who are not in school to assess how they are being supported. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission
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Faster social care reform urged as providers ‘facing impossible choices’
Social care can “ill afford” to wait three years for final decisions on reform, leaders in the sector said, as a new report highlighted the ongoing strain faced by providers.
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Lack of support for Send children is ‘timebomb’ for public services, MPs told
A lack of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) is a “timebomb” for public services, MPs have been told. In a debate on Send provision for
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Social care charities supporting people with learning disabilities announce merger
Two leading social care charities have announced they are to merge. Milestones Trust, which provides support for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in Bath & NE Somerset,
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Mental Health Bill will deliver reform to outdated system, says Wes Streeting
Patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act will have more dignity and a say over their care under proposed reforms to what has been described as an “outdated” system. Among
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Charities condemn ‘negative’ language as Reeves vows welfare fraud crackdown
The Chancellor has promised a “crackdown” on fraud in the welfare system but the Government’s plan to carry on with benefit reforms previously announced by the Conservatives to save £3
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