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Virtual reality sessions helped children with autism overcome phobias

By Tom Wilkinson15th February 2019Education & Training, News England

Virtual reality sessions have helped children with autism overcome their fears with 45% of test cases free from their phobias six months after treatment, a study has found. The sophisticated

All NHS and social care staff could receive mandatory learning disability training

By Iain MacDonald13th February 2019News England

Up to 2.8 million health and social care staff, from consultants to porters, who regularly have contact with patients or service users could be legally required to undertake special learning

Woman with learning difficulties has fourth child taken from her care

By Brian Farmer23rd January 2019News England

A woman with learning difficulties whose three daughters are already with adopters must now have a fourth child taken from her care, a family court judge has decided. Judge Sarah

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

By Alex Green23rd January 2019Engage

Gogglebox star Dom Parker has said he hopes a new programme exploring whether cannabis can help his autistic son can improve – and maybe save – the lives of others.

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

By The Press Association16th January 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government has been urged to review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs. It comes as part of a campaign

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

By Ella Pickover5th December 201823rd December 2018News England

Care for autistic children is “not good enough”, ministers have said, as they launched a review into the Government’s autism strategy. Care Minister Caroline Dinenage (pictured) said that many autistic

Mental health trusts to probe ‘red flag’ deaths to prevent repeat of Connor Sparrowhawk failings

By The Press Association27th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Mental health trusts are being asked to review deaths for “red flags” to improve patient treatment and prevent failings being repeated in light of the death of a teenager with

Mental health nurse’s 150km challenge to fund therapeutic activities for patients

By Iain MacDonald27th November 201823rd December 2018News Wales

A Denbighshire nurse is putting his best feet forward in a bid to provide better support for the mental health patients in his care. Joe Lewis, who is based at

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

By The Press Association23rd November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

The number of children suffering from emotional distress is “increasing exponentially”, the chair of specialist taskforce reviewing mental health care for youngsters has warned. Dame Denise Coia said that combined

Costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by £2bn by 2025

By Iain MacDonald19th November 201823rd December 2018News England

The costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities is projected to increase by almost £2bn by 2025 – with England’s largest councils warning that unless these ‘enormous’ costs are

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Virtual reality sessions helped children with autism overcome phobias

All NHS and social care staff could receive mandatory learning disability training

Woman with learning difficulties has fourth child taken from her care

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

Mental health trusts to probe ‘red flag’ deaths to prevent repeat of Connor Sparrowhawk failings

Mental health nurse’s 150km challenge to fund therapeutic activities for patients

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Learning Disabilities

Virtual reality sessions helped children with autism overcome phobias

All NHS and social care staff could receive mandatory learning disability training

Woman with learning difficulties has fourth child taken from her care

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

Mental health trusts to probe ‘red flag’ deaths to prevent repeat of Connor Sparrowhawk failings

Mental health nurse’s 150km challenge to fund therapeutic activities for patients

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

Costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by £2bn by 2025