New research from disability charity Sense reveals that the health and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK is being severely neglected, with 1.3 million individuals with complex disabilities not getting enough physical activity to…

According to recent research from the Resolution Foundation, one in four disabled children lose access to disability benefits as they transition into adulthood. The report, titled Growing Pressures, examines the increasing number of children under…

Millions of people in England experiencing a mental health crisis can now access 24/7 support through a single phone line, as announced by the NHS. By calling 111 and selecting the mental health option, individuals…

A new study by the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory reveals that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer than the general population, with a higher rate of avoidable cancer deaths. The…

The Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN) has launched an 'Autism Passport' aimed at supporting autistic individuals as they transition from education to employment. This initiative is in response to the findings of the 2024…

More individuals with mental health challenges are being sent far from home for in-patient treatment, despite government pledges to end this practice by 2021. Experts warn that these long-distance placements can lead to prolonged and…

Balancing full-time work and childcare during the summer holidays is particularly challenging for parents in Guernsey, especially for those with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller is campaigning for…

For the first time, the adult social care sector has united to develop a workforce strategy for adult social care in England. Spearheaded by Skills for Care, this strategy outlines immediate and long-term actions to…

New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has pledged to prioritise education and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Labour government plans to recruit 6,500 new teachers to enhance life opportunities for…

New Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has pledged to revamp mental health services with significant resource allocation and reforms now that he has won the general election. Alongside Labour’s newest member, Dr. Dan Poulter MP,…

Keir Starmer proclaimed the "sunlight of hope" is shining again in Britain following Labour's resounding election win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer is set to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak conceded, with…

Students at St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, are walking more than 40 laps of their school field to raise awareness for the need of increased mental health support…