Lockdown Fallout Hampers School Transition in Bradford
Date: Apr 2025
A new report has revealed that children in Bradford who moved from primary to secondary school during the Covid lockdown have faced significant challenges, with many struggling to adjust and engage in their new school…
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Major Boost for SEND School Places to Support Local Families
Date: Apr 2025
The government has pledged a £740 million investment to increase support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), creating 10,000 new school places across England. This funding will enable the expansion of specialist…
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ADHD Medication Use Soars Across England Following Pandemic
Date: Mar 2025
New research has revealed a sharp rise in the number of prescriptions for ADHD medication in England, with figures showing an average annual increase of 18% since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Published in…
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Rural Mental Health Helpline Marks Milestone Year of Support
Date: Mar 2025
A dedicated mental health helpline supporting those in the farming and rural community has marked its first year in operation, with reports of a significant positive impact. The service, run by the charity YANA –…
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The increasing number of autism diagnoses has drawn widespread attention, with some questioning the rapid rise. While concerns have been raised about the growing prevalence, experts at Northeastern University suggest that heightened awareness and earlier…
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New research by Ambitious about Autism has revealed that parents of autistic children are being driven into financial hardship and forced to leave their jobs due to inadequate educational support. The study, which surveyed over…
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CDC to Investigate Vaccine-Autism Link Amid Growing Concerns
Date: Mar 2025
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching a large-scale study into potential links between vaccines and autism, despite extensive research dismissing any connection. This follows a major measles outbreak in Texas…
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Rising Social Care Costs Leave More People Without Support
Date: Mar 2025
New analysis from the King’s Fund has highlighted how rising staff costs in social care are forcing local authorities to cut back on support, leaving more people without the help they need. The report, Social…
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A prescription drug traditionally used for cancer treatment and anaemia, leucovorin, has shown potential in helping some non-verbal autistic children develop speech, according to emerging research. Although not officially approved for autism treatment, some families…
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Researchers at Loughborough University have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict how long individuals with learning disabilities may need to remain in hospital. The breakthrough, part of the DECODE project, aims…
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New Treatment Approved for Lennox - Gastaut Syndrome
Date: Feb 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a new treatment for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, a severe and treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. This rare neurological condition causes significant learning and behavioural difficulties, with…
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Group and village communities for autistic people and those with learning disabilities are at risk of closure due to restrictive guidance from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A framework introduced in 2020, Right Support, Right…
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