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How to provide mental health support for people with learning

WebAccording to the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, …

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Are autism and ADHD symptoms of the same underlying condition

WebArtificial distinctions. Both autism and ADHD are defined in behavioural terms — medics make a diagnosis after observing symptoms like poor interaction and …

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What should you expect from your annual health check when you …

Web*Article first published March 2016. Updated February 2021 Annual health checks for people with a learning disability are designed to encourage GP practices to …

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How can we reduce health inequalities for people with a learning

WebMr Nicholls says that while the National Autism Strategy offers a “better structure”, more funding is needed to tackle the backlog. “Quite simply, you will not tackle …

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New buddy scheme supports people with learning disabilities in

WebBy Lauren Nicolle On Feb 19, 2024 Last updated Feb 19, 2024. A new buddy scheme pairs up people with learning disabilities and autistic people detained in mental health …

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Diagnostic overshadowing and learning disability: can we help

WebPeople with a learning disability are dying 25 years younger than the general population and are three times more likely to die avoidably. LDT is conducting a health …

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Growing older with learning disabilities: how to support people as …

WebGrowing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) is an initiative facilitated by Bild (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) that aims to support people with learning …

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Autistic adults have poorer access to mental healthcare

WebAutistic adults have poorer access to and outcomes from mental healthcare. By Lauren Nicolle On Nov 22, 2023. Autistic adults using NHS mental healthcare …

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Government ignores calls to reform mental health laws

WebThe learning disability charity Mencap says the government has “missed a huge opportunity” after King Charles made no mention of reforming ‘outdated’ mental …

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Scottish health boards get extra funding for learning disability …

WebHealth boards in Scotland are to share £2 million extra funding to deliver annual health checks for all people with learning disabilities. It is hoped that this new …

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LeDeR report: too many dying from avoidable causes

Web3,648 people with a learning disability (including autistic people with a learning disability) died in the 12 months of 2022. There was a drop in the number of …

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Why is there a lack of preventive healthcare for people with a …

WebA health thinktank has published a damning report highlighting how people with a learning disability are missing out on potentially life-saving preventive healthcare …

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Research to have on your radar: February

WebResearch to have on your radar: February. This article summarises some key pieces of research in the learning disability and autism field over recent months. This …

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Public Accounts Committee calls for redesign of system to ensure …

WebThe institutional model of care for people with learning disabilities is “completely inappropriate” and a redesign of the system is needed to ensure they can …

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Netflix urged to take down documentary linking autism and gut …

WebThe National Autistic Society is now urging Netflix to take down the documentary, stating that autistic people are not “click bait for media companies to entice …

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Common conditions made complex: dysphagia

WebPeople with learning disabilities are dying, on average, 22 years younger than the general population, according to the latest LeDeR report. 1 The reasons behind …

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Mental health support for people with learning disabilities

WebLDT Editor 2282 posts. Recorded on 27th March 2024, presented by Professor Eddie Chaplin. This webinar will review prevention, assessment, and …

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Mencap report shows reality of working in a social care system in

WebMencap report shows reality of working in a social care system in crisis. By Alison Bloomer On Feb 29, 2024. A third of learning disability support workers have left …

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Gloucestershire ATU rated inadequate by CQC

WebBy Lauren Nicolle On Mar 4, 2024 Last updated Mar 4, 2024. A care service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have been detained under the Mental Health …

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Furzey Gardens recreates its award-winning Chelsea LDT

WebA show garden developed by a team with learning disabilities, which won a gold medal at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has been recreated and launche

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