The Speak Easy communication cards, which is an accessibility tool developed by Natonwide is now freely available to all financial services providers across the UK.

How far are autistic youngsters vulnerable to falling under the spell of violent extremism? The government's anti-terror strategy suggests they are massively over-represented among those taken in by v...

Good postural care is essential for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) to ensure a pain-free good quality life and prevent premature deaths.

People with a learning disability are more prone to constipation than those without learning disabilities. They are also more likely to present differently or have difficulty communicating their sympt...

NHS England's Quality Strategy for NHS-funded Care in England sets out an ambition for quality through a culture of continuous improvement, equity, prevention, and person-centred care. For Learning Di...

Webinar was recorded on: Weds 13th May, 1 to 2pm BST Description: This webinar introduces Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) as a therapeutic, parent-focused approach designed to manage behaviours that are ...

The Mental Health Act 2025 updates the laws governing the detention and compulsory treatment of individuals with mental health issues who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. In this interview...

Date of webinar: Weds 13th May, 1 to 2pm BST Description: This webinar introduces Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) as a therapeutic, parent-focused approach designed to manage behaviours that are difficul...

Nominations are open for the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards 2026.

A new study by Bournemouth University has found that earlier diagnosis and tailored mental health support for people with autism can help prevent suicide.

Throughout history, people with learning disabilities have been misunderstood and misrepresented, often leading to appalling outcomes. In this webinar, we reflect on how attitudes have evolved over th...

The final report of the Keep Britain Working Review by Sir Charlie Mayfield has recommended stronger support for disabled people to find and stay in paid employment.

A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment has found that there is a national crisis in community equipment provision.

The Government has decided to postpone its Schools White Paper until early next year as it continues to decide how best to solve the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) crisis.

This article reviews the responses to our health campaign, A NICE Life, which looks at how NICE and SIGN guidance could be updated to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities

The Down's Syndrome Association is undertaking a survey of parents and carers of children with Down's syndrome looking at their experiences of primary and secondary school education.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has responded to the Welsh Government's consultation for its Disabled People’s Rights Plan and says more meaningful improvement is needed.

Campaigners have long called for an end to the inappropriate detention of people with a learning disability in inpatient units, but without the right housing and support systems in place, many are lef...

Learning Disability Week is good time to reflect on the more serious issues impacting the lives of people with a learning disability.

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has said in a new report that the Mental Health Bill in current form will not end unjustified detention of autistic people due to the lack of community support.

Baroness Sheila Hollins delivered the keynote speech at our health conference, discussing her hopes for the future of people with a learning disability. This blog is based on her talk.

In this blog, Steve Veevers, Chief Executive of Hft, asks whether the Casey Commission on social care will be something to believe in or another vehicle for delay, distraction or devolution of blame?

Is it time to have separate healthcare policies for people with learning disabilities who also have autism and those that have autism alone?

How far are autistic youngsters vulnerable to falling under the spell of violent extremism? The government's anti-terror strategy suggests they are massively over-represented among those taken in by v...

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that one in 31 school age children in the US has a diagnosis of autism.

Young autistic people and people with learning disabilities recently gathered for a landmark SEND Youth Parliament in Westminster to advocate for greater employment opportunities.

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) has said that the restraint of an autistic boy in a special school in Leeds should be a safeguarding concern despite investigations saying practice in this c...

A new report from the a youth-centred programme #BeeWell finds that bullying and discrimination is much higher for children with SEN.

In this article, Michael McEwan talks about the disability employment gap in Scotland and says disabled employment candidates are still unfairly marginalised and misinterpreted in the business communi...

A new report from the National Autistic Society highlights the barriers to independent travel for autistic people and makes recommendations for improvement.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement with the £4.8 billion reduction in welfare spending leaving many disabled people fearful for the future.

New government analysis shows that 3.2 million families will be hit by the proposed welfare cuts expected to save £4.8 billion by 2029-30.

The Government has announced sweeping changes to the disability and health welfare system in a green paper, but what do the changes mean for people with a learning disability?