Learning Disabilities – Care Appointments

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

By Taz Ali, Reporter25th February 2021News England

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people are experiencing chronic loneliness during lockdown, a new study has found. The number is even higher among young disabled people – 70%, according to research

Campaigners celebrate ‘crucial victory’ after adults on GP learning disability register get vaccine priority

By Jemma Crew and Max McLean, Reporter24th February 2021News England

All adults on the learning disability register will be prioritised to get a coronavirus vaccine, the Government has announced, following calls from BBC presenter Jo Whiley. People with severe and

Sweeping reforms to tackle mental health inequalities set out by Government

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th January 2021News England

The Government has set out sweeping proposals to tackle mental health inequalities including the disproportionate detention of people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Plans to reform and

Learning disability hospital placed in special measures over ‘serious risks to patient safety’

By Dave Higgens, Reporter23rd December 2020News England

A hospital for men with learning disabilities has been placed in special measures after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) identified “serious risks to patient safety”. The CQC said it also

Autistic teenager who threw child from Tate platform has sentence appeal dismissed

By Alison Kershaw and Sam Tobin, Reporters9th December 2020News England

A teenager who threw a young boy from the viewing platform of the Tate Modern has had his appeal against his 15-year minimum prison term dismissed. Jonty Bravery (pictured), 19,

Campaigner slams Court of Protection anonymity ruling of council involved in rape victim’s care

By Brian Farmer, Reporter1st December 2020News England

A former MP has raised concerns after a judge in the Court of Protection ruled that the name of a London council overseeing the care of a woman with significant

Mother of 20-year-old man who died after care home collapse questions wider failings in his care

By Dave Higgens, Reporter26th November 2020News England

The mother of a young man with Down’s Syndrome and autism who died after collapsing in a private care home says the coronial process has failed to examine wider failings

Autistic teenager who threw boy from Tate Modern platform wants move from prison to hospital

By Henry Vaughan, Reporter26th November 2020News England

A teenager who threw a six-year-old boy from the viewing platform of the Tate Modern has launched an appeal in a bid to be moved from jail to hospital, a

Charity warns ongoing cuts to learning disability support ‘a ticking time bomb’

By Mike Bedigan, Reporter23rd November 2020News England

Ongoing cuts to learning disability support systems that put strain on family carers are a “ticking time bomb”, a charity has warned. Almost 90% of people with learning disabilities who

People with learning disabilities up to six times more likely to die with Covid, study finds

By Jemma Crew, Reporter13th November 2020News England

People with learning disabilities in England were up to six times more likely to die with coronavirus during the first wave of the outbreak, a study has found. They were

Tag: Learning Disabilities

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

Campaigners celebrate ‘crucial victory’ after adults on GP learning disability register get vaccine priority

Sweeping reforms to tackle mental health inequalities set out by Government

Learning disability hospital placed in special measures over ‘serious risks to patient safety’

Autistic teenager who threw child from Tate platform has sentence appeal dismissed

Campaigner slams Court of Protection anonymity ruling of council involved in rape victim’s care

Mother of 20-year-old man who died after care home collapse questions wider failings in his care

Autistic teenager who threw boy from Tate Modern platform wants move from prison to hospital

People with learning disabilities up to six times more likely to die with Covid, study finds

Government ‘acted unlawfully’ by failing to publish 504 Covid-19 contracts in time – High Court

Leading union issue industrial action warning as Government defend 1% pay rise for NHS workers

Government facing furious backlash over proposed £3.50 a week pay rise for NHS staff

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Tag: Learning Disabilities

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

Campaigners celebrate ‘crucial victory’ after adults on GP learning disability register get vaccine priority

Sweeping reforms to tackle mental health inequalities set out by Government

Learning disability hospital placed in special measures over ‘serious risks to patient safety’

Autistic teenager who threw child from Tate platform has sentence appeal dismissed

Campaigner slams Court of Protection anonymity ruling of council involved in rape victim’s care

Mother of 20-year-old man who died after care home collapse questions wider failings in his care

Autistic teenager who threw boy from Tate Modern platform wants move from prison to hospital

Charity warns ongoing cuts to learning disability support ‘a ticking time bomb’

People with learning disabilities up to six times more likely to die with Covid, study finds