Local councils across England overspent by £774 million on adult social care last year, the highest overspend in a decade, according to new figures from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS). Pressures…

A growing grassroots campaign is warning that the government’s Access to Work scheme, which supports disabled people in employment, is now in serious jeopardy. The Access to Work Collective – a group of over 3,000…

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill has cleared its Second Reading in Parliament, passing by 335 votes to 260, after the Government introduced last-minute changes to appease growing opposition. Mounting criticism from…

A newly published 10-year vision for the NHS sets out to reshape the health service into one that prevents illness rather than simply treating it. The government’s blueprint aims to move much of the burden…

Food retailers and manufacturers in England will work alongside ministers on a new drive to make it easier for people to choose healthier options when shopping. The government’s latest strategy aims to tackle high obesity…

A new code of practice has been unveiled by the Government to ensure consistent training for staff working in health and social care settings. The guidance applies to all providers regulated by the Care Quality…

More than 120 Labour back-benchers have placed their names on a “reasoned amendment” designed to halt the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill at its Commons Second Reading next week. If the Speaker selects…

A new set of “Healthy Living Toolkits” has been released by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Learning Disabilities and Autism Collaborative to help people with learning disabilities enjoy better nutrition, hydration and physical activity. By…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has mapped out the next three years of Whitehall funding, promising a 3 per cent annual rise for the NHS - about £29 billion extra overall - and a renewed push to…

Autistic adults are markedly more prone to Parkinson’s disease, with new research showing a four-fold increase in risk compared with non-autistic peers. Swedish registry records reveal that the overlap is visible even after taking account…

Almost half of the UK’s unpaid carers have seen their physical or mental health worsen since taking on caring duties, according to new research released for Carers Week. An estimated 10.7 million people are currently…

A student at the University of Brighton has designed a hands-on sex education toolkit specifically for people with learning disabilities, aiming to make vital topics like consent, autonomy, and relationships easier to understand. Created by…