More than 90 MPs spent three hours debating whether to preserve the legal right to assessment and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The discussion followed a petition by Save Our…

DanceSyndrome, a pioneering dance charity that creates opportunities for people with learning disabilities, has secured over £340,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to expand its work. Founded in 2009 by Jen Blackwell, who has…

People with learning disabilities who develop type 2 diabetes face a greater risk of dying from the condition, despite often showing better blood sugar control than others. A large-scale study published in BMJ Open Diabetes…

New findings from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that children experiencing mental health problems are less likely to miss school if they receive additional support, such as Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs),…

A major review from King’s College London has revealed that most autistic adults over the age of 40 have never received a diagnosis, with the proportion even higher among those over 60. The research, published…

The Down’s Syndrome Association has created a set of resources designed to help children and young people with Down’s syndrome, as well as those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), prepare for the transition…

Fresh research has revealed that two-thirds of local authorities assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are failing to meet required standards in their Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) arrangements. The review, carried out by…

The Government has named campaigner Zara Todd as the first Chair of the Independent Disability Advisory Panel, a new body set up to influence health and disability policy. The group, unveiled in the Get Britain…

A new study from King’s College London has highlighted a connection between the severity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and the intensity of menopause complaints. Published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, the…

New evidence suggests that medication for people recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can significantly cut the risk of serious negative outcomes. The research, published in the BMJ, highlights reductions in suicidal behaviours,…

A major review of medical records suggests that autism is now being identified earlier in young children, particularly boys, though many girls continue to face significant delays in receiving a diagnosis. The analysis, carried out…

New research from the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience suggests a strong connection between insomnia and reduced quality of life in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Published in BMJ…