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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilties news archive contains stories on learning disabilities going back to 2001. 

 

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TitleNews SummaryRelease Date
230,000 Disabled People 'Denied Access To Public Toilets'Nearly a quarter of a million disabled people in the UK are being denied access to public toilet facilities that meet their needs, forcing their carers to change them on toilet floors, according to research published today.22/06/2009
DH Autism advisors calls on all to help shape the national autism strategy at Brookdale Care ConfereThe Department of Health's Specialist Advisor for Autism, Elaine Hill, has publicly urged practitioners, service users, their families and the general public to submit their views and case studies to the Government's consultation on a National...22/06/2009
Stars come Out for Mencap Photo AwardsCelebrities have flocked to an awards event hosted by Mencap in London to support the photography of people with learning disabilities and there is still a chance to see the winning pictures.19/06/2009
Bill Hailed as 'Landmark' for People with AutismA backbench Bill aimed at boosting support for people with autism looked set to clear the Commons today.19/06/2009
Law 'not working' for Children of 'Warring' ParentsChildren whose parents go through an acrimonious separation or divorce are being failed by the law, with one in 10 turning to crime and 8% considering suicide, a study found today.17/06/2009
Caring fathers are undervalued and need support, says new reportPolicies fail to acknowledge or support fathers of children with learning disabilities in their roles as carers.16/06/2009
Caring fathers are undervalued and need support, says new reportPolicies fail to acknowledge or support fathers of children with learning disabilities in their roles as carersPolicies fail to acknowledge or support fathers of children with learning disabilities in their roles as carers

 

16/06/2009
Study Highlights Struggle for 'Hidden' Young CarersYoung carers are a forgotten group, often left to fend for themselves without support from the authorities, inspectors warned today. Councils often do not know exactly how many youngsters in their area are caring for a parent or sibling, the...10/06/2009
Carers of People with Autism Paid Just 75p Per HourA national charity for people with autism has this week called for increased support for the unsung carers of people with the condition.10/06/2009
Warning Over Autism CrisisAutism services are facing a crisis because of the number of cases, a campaigner claimed today.10/06/2009

 

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