Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities News http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk Latest news and press releases from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. 120 <![CDATA[“Who will support my daughter after I’ve died?”]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/200724/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/200724/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:49 GMT <![CDATA[SEN pupils influence new resources to support the transition from primary to secondary school]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/199874/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/199874/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:07:00 GMT <![CDATA[Response to NDTi’s report]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/130314-NDTI/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/130314-NDTI/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:40:57 GMT <![CDATA[Enough is enough]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/130312-CQC/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/130312-CQC/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:55:19 GMT <![CDATA[Our Rapid Enterprise Development (RED) workshops]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/197464/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/197464/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:02:14 GMT <![CDATA[Response following the resignation of Cornwall Councillor Collin Brewer]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/197296/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/197296/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:44:29 GMT <![CDATA[Response to the Government's final report on Winterbourne View Hospital]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/193044/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/193044/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:02:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Foundation at the Learning Disability Today Conference and Exhibition]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/190729/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/190729/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:11 GMT <![CDATA[New connecting service to support people with learning disabilities to have a better quality of life]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/120917 http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/120917 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:02:40 GMT <![CDATA[Conference - Tackling cruelty towards people with learning disabilities living in the community]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/conference/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/conference/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New report and guide to support local services improve access for people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/183655/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/183655/ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:36:17 GMT <![CDATA[New guidance tackles the inequalities faced by people from BME communities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/183012/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/183012/ Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:10:48 GMT <![CDATA[New guide launched for family carers to better understand NHS Continuing Health Care]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/181563/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/181563/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Learning Disability Week: Loneliness and cruelty]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/18-june-2012 http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/18-june-2012 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:42:03 GMT <![CDATA[New resources launched to help children with complex health needs live “An Ordinary Life”]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/30-may-2012 http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/30-may-2012 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:02:00 GMT <![CDATA[Response to the government’s proposal to introduce SEN budgets]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/179867/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/179867/ Tue, 15 May 2012 13:09:58 GMT <![CDATA[Learning Difficulties and Ethnicity: An Updated Framework]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/learning-difficulties-and-ethnicity-framework/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/learning-difficulties-and-ethnicity-framework/ Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New guide launched to help people with learning disabilities get the best from the NHS]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/176392/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/176392/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Thinking Ahead survey launch: Do you have an adult son or daughter with a learning disability?]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2012-03-03/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2012-03-03/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:29:50 GMT <![CDATA[Best Practice Exchange workshops go on the road!]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/12-02-15/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/12-02-15/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Person centred planning is key for people with learning disabilities to be supported properly]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/12-02-08/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/12-02-08/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New resource to improve access to support for Kent parents and family carers]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/158138/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/158138/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Pioneering easy read health resources launched for people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-09-07/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-09-07/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:38:56 GMT <![CDATA[Progression beyond school is variable for young people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/11-08-23/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/11-08-23/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:54:33 GMT <![CDATA[Prime Minister says ‘joint plan of action is needed’ to improve learning disability services]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/11-08-17/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/11-08-17/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[CQC report highlights "vital lessons" to be learned following Castlebeck’s failings]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/110176/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/110176/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:02:52 GMT <![CDATA[86 Learning Disability organisations demand action from the Prime Minister]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-22/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-22/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT <![CDATA[Response to Philip Davies MP's comments on employment rights for people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-17/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-17/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:56:08 GMT <![CDATA[New Guidance Issued to Help People with Autism into Long-Term Employment]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-09/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-09/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:09:59 GMT <![CDATA[Alison Giraud-Saunders speaks out on Panorama's "Undercover Care: The Abuse Exposed"]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-01/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-06-01/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:43:15 GMT <![CDATA[FPLD publish new range of online resources for teachers and education professionals]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-05-03/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-05-03/ Tue, 03 May 2011 10:52:13 GMT <![CDATA[FPLD responds to the Department of Education green paper]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-03-09/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-03-09/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:38:46 GMT <![CDATA[FPLD responds to the Welfare Bill]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-02-22/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-02-22/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Foundation responds to news of possible sterilisation for a woman with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/53276/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/53276/ Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:19:50 GMT <![CDATA[Mental Health Foundation unveils new brand identity]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-02-08/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/2011-02-08/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[Concerns over Government's new shared home ownership rules]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45270/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45270/ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:16:00 GMT <![CDATA[Alison Giraud-Saunders' reaction to the Comprehensive Spending Review]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45268/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45268/ Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Services fail to support thousands of people with a learning disability caring for elderly parents]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45266/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45266/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities responds to the death of David Askew]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45264/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/45264/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT