News Releases 2005

Here are all the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities' news releases in 2005.

If you would like to contact the Press office about any of the news releases below, please contact them on 0207 803 1128 or press@fpld.org.uk

• 28 November 2005: The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities wins Positive Practice Award for mental health project

• 24 November 2005: Learning disability charity launches documentary featuring musician Mylo at the Scottish Parliament

• 23 November 2005: Healthcare Commission on the right track, says Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

• 20 October 2005: People with Learning Disabilities in the UK still excluded from mainstream education and jobs

• 19 October 2005: Building Community Networks: A conference to promote inclusion in the community for people with learning disabilities

• 10 October 2005: Blunkett's welfare plans must not ignore people with learning disabilities, says the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

• 06 September 2005: New visual identity for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

• 26 August 2005: Person-centred planning leads to improved life experiences for people with learning disabilities, though not all, says new report

• 24 August 2005: Health & Learning Disability network to be hosted by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

• 17 August 2005: A conference for people with learning disabilities and their supporters -Friendships, Sharing and What is Important to You?

• 08 August 2005: New Fathers research programme launched by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

• 05 August 2005: Having a good day? What needs to happen to get day opportunities right for people with learning disabilities

• 14 July 2005: Mental health charity calls for radical change on Social Value Judgements in NICE consultation

• 07 June 2005: One-day conference explores the impact of person-centred planning on the lives of people with learning disabilities

• 15 April 2005: Making Us Count: A series of seminars to promote the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities

• 14 April 2005: Young people with learning disabilities experiencing mental health problems aren’t getting the help they need, says new charity report

• 08 April 2005: The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities helps shape new Mental Capacity Act

• 21 March 2005: Adult Social Care Green Paper shows good intentions

• 17 March 2005: Many people with learning disabilities who are terminally ill receive inadequate support

• 09 March 2005: Supporting Older Families: Making a Real Difference

• 17 February 2005: Strategy demonstrates progressive thinking but there are practical challenges to overcome

• 23 February 2005: Parents of children with learning disabilities are not receiving adequate support

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