Families supporting adults with learning disabilities say their confidence in social care services would improve if communication and transparency were strengthened, according to new research. The study, conducted by Log my Care in partnership with…

The Government has announced a £4 billion investment over the next three years aimed at improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools. The funding forms part of wider…

A new research project is set to explore how Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) Reports could shape improvements in health and social care for people with learning disabilities. PFD Reports are issued by coroners in…

The government has unveiled sweeping reforms to England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, introducing new terminology and reshaping how support is delivered. Alongside existing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), families will soon…

Disability and education campaigners have raised the alarm after reports in the national press suggested the government may cut back support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in its long-awaited Schools White…

The government has announced a 7% increase to the Minimum Income Guarantee for working-age disabled adults who receive social care, delivering an average annual boost of around £400. More than 150,000 people are expected to…

Ministers have unveiled a new National Cancer Plan aimed at tackling stark inequalities faced by disabled people, particularly those with learning disabilities. The strategy pledges to improve early diagnosis and provide more personalised care throughout…

Around one in three autistic pupils have missed more than a month of school so far this academic year, with families citing poor mental health, physical illness and unsuitable placements as key reasons. The findings…

A Holyrood committee has called for a full review of how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are assessed in Scotland, warning that long delays are leaving many people without vital support. The Health,…

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has rolled out a new electronic patient record system designed to improve how reasonable adjustments are identified and delivered for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. The…

A coalition of leading autism organisations has sharply criticised the Government’s reply to a House of Lords review of the Autism Act, accusing ministers of failing to take the issue seriously. Groups including Ambitious About…

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published fresh advice to help people better understand and safely use digital tools designed to support mental health. Released on 27 January, the guidance forms part…