Learning Disabilities – Care Appointments

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

Investigations begin after woman with significant learning difficulties was raped and is pregnant

By Brian Farmer, Reporter12th November 2020News England

Police and social services bosses have begun investigations after a woman with “significant” learning difficulties who requires constant supervision was raped and made pregnant. Detail of the case has emerged

Charities criticise update of shielding guidance ‘mere hours before lockdown’

By Mike Bedigan, Reporter5th November 2020News England

Charities supporting the clinically vulnerable have accused the Government of causing “untold amounts of stress”, after new guidance on shielding was published just hours ahead of the start of a

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism receiving ‘undignified and inhumane care’ – CQC

By Jemma Crew, Reporter22nd October 2020News England

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism are receiving “undignified and inhumane care” in specialist hospitals, the care regulator has found. Some patients were not able to access fresh

New research finds less than 2% of disability hate crime lead to charge or summons

By Margaret Davis, Reporter8th October 2020News England

Less than 2% of disability hate crimes in England and Wales result in a criminal charge, charities have found. Research by Leonard Cheshire and United Response found that 7,333 such

Freeman to look ‘urgently’ into reports learning disabled adults unable to see relatives for months

By The Press Association16th September 2020News Scotland

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said she will “urgently” look into reports that families of adults with learning disabilities have been unable to see their loved ones for months due

Child abuse inquiry adapted to encourage survivors with neurodiverse conditions to come forward

By The Press Association16th September 2020News England

People who have neurodiverse conditions such as autism and were victims of child sexual abuse have been encouraged to share their experiences. The Truth Project, which is part of the

Swann announces public inquiry into abuse of vulnerable people at Muckamore Abbey Hospital

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter8th September 2020News Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that he is calling a statutory public inquiry into the abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The inquiry follows two reports into the abuse at

Autistic people left ‘completely stranded’ with lockdown deepening well-established inequalities

By Catherine Wylie, Reporter7th September 2020News England

Autistic people and their families have been left “completely stranded” during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report which describes the impact as “devastating”. The National Autistic Society said the

Tag: Learning Disabilities

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

Investigations begin after woman with significant learning difficulties was raped and is pregnant

Charities criticise update of shielding guidance ‘mere hours before lockdown’

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism receiving ‘undignified and inhumane care’ – CQC

New research finds less than 2% of disability hate crime lead to charge or summons

Freeman to look ‘urgently’ into reports learning disabled adults unable to see relatives for months

Child abuse inquiry adapted to encourage survivors with neurodiverse conditions to come forward

Swann announces public inquiry into abuse of vulnerable people at Muckamore Abbey Hospital

Government was ‘conspicuously unfair’ not to consult on rights of children in care, court rules

UK spent £10 billion extra in inflated PPE prices due to ‘inadequate’ stockpile – NAO

British vaccine found to be 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 raises hope of end to pandemic

Adviser quits as PM contradicts his advice having found Priti Patel’s behaviour met definition of bullying

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