People with learning disabilities in Cornwall have been given extra support to encourage them to vote. On Saturday 15th June 2024, a workshop was held in Truro to explain the voting process and the available…

A report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reveals a £3.5 billion increase in school spending over the past decade due to rising special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support. The current funding system…

A coalition of epilepsy charities and organisations have developed a new toolkit to enhance social support for individuals with epilepsy. Funded by the Scottish government, this toolkit aims to improve the quality of life for…

NHS England, in collaboration with the government, has launched a new ADHD Taskforce to improve access to services and manage rising demand for ADHD support. Co-chaired by Professor Anita Thapar and Joanna Killian, the taskforce…

Kyle Wood, a man with Down's Syndrome, moved from South Africa to the UK in 2019, seeking better job opportunities. Since September, he has been working at a diner in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. While only 4.8%…

An autistic girl from Derby, who often ran away and put herself in danger, has had her life transformed by an assistance dog. Eight-year-old Alessa, diagnosed with autism age five, frequently bolted from her family.…

A new report from Newlife (a charity for Disabled Children) reveals that the basic needs of disabled children are not being met, with three in five families unable to access essential specialised equipment. Waiting times…

An eight-year-old girl from Cheshire, named Hayley, has made medical history as the first child to undergo a groundbreaking brain surgery designed to alleviate symptoms of her Dystonic Cerebral Palsy. Dystonia, a chronic neurological disorder,…

The Newcastle Rugby Foundation has introduced a new rugby programme designed for individuals with learning disabilities. This initiative, established in collaboration with Wooden Spoon Durham and Wooden Spoon Northumberland, kicked off this week at Kingston…

Mental health social workers from Cumberland Council's urgent care team are planning a two-week strike starting April 24th to protest their job grading. This team, crucial for conducting mental health assessments and making detention decisions…

The UK's first performing arts centre designed for autistic individuals with complex needs, spearheaded by Berkshire-based charity Prior’s Court, has surpassed the £1 million fundraising mark. Scheduled to open in the 2024/25 school year, the…

The Nuffield Trust has reported a significant surge in the need for autism assessments and ADHD treatments in England, surpassing the National Health Service's (NHS) ability to deliver timely care. Since 2019, there's been a…