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Beyond Words launches new word-free book for people with learning disabilities
Beyond Words has launched its latest word-free book, A Cheeky Seagull, which was created and co-authored by people with ...
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Welfare reform concessions are not enough, say disability groups
The Government has agreed to make concessions to its welfare reform Bill after a rebellion by Labour MPs. However disability ...
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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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Government publishes Oliver McGowan code of practice
The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which aims to tackle health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and ...
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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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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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Learning Disability Week: the real issues we should be talking about
Learning Disability Week is good time to reflect on the more serious issues impacting the lives of people with a learning ...
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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
Disability Rights UK also said in a statement that it was devastated to hear of the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons. “We extend our solidarity to all the Disabled people, ...