Social Work England has released a new report outlining its key observations from the first full cycle of reapproving qualifying social work programmes. The regulator has now completed its review of 257 courses across the…

The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has commissioned an independent inquiry to explore the sharp rise in referrals for mental health, ADHD and autism services across England. The review, headed by clinical psychologist Professor Peter Fonagy,…

New findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that trauma plays a significant role in shaping suicide risk and mental health difficulties among autistic adults, offering insights that could strengthen safeguarding and clinical screening. Published…

A new ADASS survey has revealed a steep rise in the number of young adults whose social care costs exceed £7,000 per week, with figures up by nearly a third in just one year. These…

The Government has opened a public consultation on draft guidance designed to help health, social care, education and housing services better understand and meet the needs of people with Down’s syndrome. The aim is to…

Disabled women are earning nearly a third less than non-disabled men, according to new figures from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which highlight a persistent and damaging pay divide. Overall, disabled workers face a 15.5%…

Disability rights groups are calling for stronger legal protections and a national register for assistance dogs amid growing reports of people with learning disabilities and other conditions being refused entry to shops, restaurants and public…

A pioneering mental health programme designed to help autistic young people manage their wellbeing before reaching crisis point has been awarded a further three years of funding. The Autistic and OK initiative, launched in 2024…

Disabled people and carers relocating to Scotland will now be required to submit new applications to continue receiving financial assistance, following changes introduced by the Scottish Government. The reforms replace existing UK-wide benefits such as…

A new parliamentary report has exposed what MPs describe as a growing crisis in the provision of community disability equipment, with more than half of users unable to access the medical aids they need for…

A new report from Carers UK has revealed that three-quarters of unpaid carers are anxious about their future, particularly their financial stability once their caring responsibilities end. The State of Caring Survey 2025, which gathered…

The Access to Work Collective has handed an open letter to the UK Government, backed by over 17,000 signatures, demanding urgent reform of the Access to Work programme. Once seen as a vital source of…