Killer facing life for ‘sickening’ murder of man with learning difficulties
A man is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a disabled adult who was beaten for days, drugged and dumped by the side of a footpath.
Read MoreA man is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a disabled adult who was beaten for days, drugged and dumped by the side of a footpath.
Read MoreThe extent of the mental and physical health problems caused by homelessness is laid bare in a new report. Research into the experiences of 64 people who are homeless or
Read MoreOne in five children with a learning disability have been asked to leave a public place because of their behaviour, a new poll suggests. Charity Mencap found 21% of parents
Read MoreA new waiting time target, an improved diagnostic pathway and a better integrated service for adults and children with autism was announced by the Minister for Social Services and Public
Read MoreA health board has apologised after a woman died from a brain tumour six days before an MRI scan. An investigation by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) found several
Read MoreA De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) student has launched a campaign to show that having Asperger’s syndrome should pose no barriers to living a full and happy life. Jenny Brooks
Read MoreA disabled woman from Glasgow has been stuck in hospital for 210 days as council officials fail to agree a care package with her family. Janice Arundel, 58, was cleared
Read MoreA 13-year-old girl with learning difficulties has been taken from the care of a social worker after a family court judge heard that social services staff had raised welfare concerns.
Read MoreWelfare cuts have resulted in “grave or systematic violations” of the rights of disabled people in the UK, a United Nations inquiry has found. The scathing report by the UN
Read MoreA new electronic mobile phone and tablet app developed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and partners has been launched to improve information sharing and support for children and
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