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Why inclusive technology must be central to learning disability support
As people with a learning disability grow older, they experience a steep decline in available services and opportunities.
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Labour rebellion over Universal Credit and PIP Bill grows
A group of Labour MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, due to ...
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New health toolkit for people with learning disabilities
A new health toolkit from the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) ...
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MPs vote to back Assisted Dying Bill by 23 votes
MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by just 23 votes, which could legalise assisted ...
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Assisted Dying Bill: reactions to the historic vote
Responses to the Assisted Dying Bill varied after it passed by just 23 votes in the House of Commons on Friday. Here is a round up of the reactions.
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Case study: learning disability and improving your mental wellbeing
Alan Booth, who is supported by the learning disability charity Hft, was recently invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the ...
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New video on importance of eye tests for people with a learning disability
SeeAbility has produced a new video highlighting the importance of eye tests foe people with a learning disability.
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Leaders Awards: meet the community self-advocates
The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards took place last week. Meet the winners in the local communities section.
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Link between autism and Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that autism was associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease, even after adjusting for depression ...