An independent government review of ADHD, autism and mental health problems has concluded that a needs-based approach could ...

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The national charity, Skills for Care, launched its annual report on 14 October 2026 ‘The State of The Adult Social Care ...

Catriona Moore, Policy Manager at IPSEA, discusses whether there are ‘magic’ solutions to the special education needs and disabilities (SEND) crisis or whether we should focus on ensuring compliance ...

ADHD UK threatens legal action over NHS West Yorkshire's 2-year wait times for ADHD assessments, impacting patient health.

The charity ADHD UK is threatening to seek legal action over the “unlawful” new 2-year minimum wait times for ADHD and autism assessments imposed by NHS West Yorkshire, stating they deny patients' ...

Edinburgh Zoo has taken part in an inclusive employment opportunity scheme this year through a partnership with Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and Down’s Syndrome Scotland, welcoming ...

Why learning disability nursing must be central to the NHS Quality Strategy NHS England's Quality Strategy for NHS-funded Care in England sets out an ambition for quality through a culture of ...

Our conference brings health and social care professionals, providers, commissioners, and people with lived experience together to share practical solutions to improve health, support, and quality of ...

National Lottery awards £315,000 to neurodivergent coaching programme Active Prospects has received a £315,000 grant from The National Lottery to help neurodivergent people rebuild their confidence ...

Alison Bloomer is Editor of Learning Disability Today.

The national charity The Down’s Syndrome Association has run the annual ‘My Perspective’ photography competition for 16 years. The international competition boasted 150 entries from around the globe ...