Study finds parents frustrated with delays in autism diagnosis
A new study by researchers from Goldsmiths and City University found parents in the UK are waiting up to three and a half years to receive a diagnosis that their
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Tag: Learning Disabilities
New books: New textbooks on learning disability nursing practice
A University of West London (UWL) academic has published two new textbooks about learning disability nursing practice. Professor Bob Gates from INSPIRE at UWL, has worked with colleagues and people
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Statistics: Learning Disability Services statistics to be published monthly
The first release in a new monthly data series of learning disability services statistics has been published today by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). The Assuring Transformation
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Alloa care home for learning disabled wins inspectors praise
A care home for adults with learning disabilities in Clackmannanshire has been praised by Scotland’s social care regulator. The Care Inspectorate graded ARK Alloa Care Home “excellent” for all quality
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Highland learning disability unit closed amid investigation
A Highland respite home which provides short-term breaks for adults with learning disabilities has been closed amid a police investigation. The six-bed Beachview Lodge Respite Unit in Brora was shut
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Consultation: No voice unheard, no right ignored – LD, Autism & Mental Health
‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ is a Department of Health consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. The consultation explores options on issues such as
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Lamb to announce more rights for learning disabled
New proposals to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions are to be put forward to the public to “end the horror of families
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New research claims Autism almost entirely caused by genetics
Autism is almost entirely genetic in origin, according to new research which suggests the condition is more heritable than previously thought. Genetic influence on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was estimated
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New learning disabilities service opens in Omagh
Adults with learning disabilities in Omagh are being supported to live full lives in a new housing scheme officially opened by the Northern Ireland’s Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey. The
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Engage: Lifespan safeguarding – supporting the whole person across the whole journey
It’s time to think about how we can accompany someone on their life journey when it comes to safeguarding, in order to make sure they get the best support. But
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