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Social care leaders call for clarity on learning disability COVID-19 deaths

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on May 18, 2020

Leaders say they will continue to call for the transparent release of data on the deaths of people with a learning disability from COVID-19.

Coronavirus guidance issued for providers supporting adults with a learning disability and autism

Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on April 20, 2020

The guidance from the SCIE aims to help care providers and frontline workers keep service users informed and safe.

Friendship and dating service for people with learning disabilities to launch in Wales

Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on December 12, 2019

The Luv2meetU service, run by Hft, is focused on supporting people to develop and sustain relationships and improve their health and wellbeing.

‘National scandal’ sees hundreds of people detained in UK hospitals for more than 10 years

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on December 9, 2019

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The VODG has called on the next government to move people out of hospitals and provide them with effective and safe care in the community.

Princess Royal kickstarts fundraising drive for specialist autism service

Business Campaigns Events Funding Innovation by Sarah Clarke on November 28, 2019

The princess attended a reception hosted Hft to mark the start of a campaign to raise funds towards a new supported living service.

Woman with autism left without proper care after no review for five years, watchdog finds

Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on November 7, 2019

The Ombudsman also found Salford City Council has not carried out any autism awareness training for staff.

Mandatory autism and learning disability training confirmed for social care workforce

Compliance Legislation People Training by Sarah Clarke on November 5, 2019

Backed by £1.4 million in funding, every NHS and social care worker will receive mandatory learning disability and autism training relevant to their role.

Cornwall trials smartphone app proven to reduce anxiety, aid independence

Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on May 2, 2019

The Brain in Child app is a portable support system for people with a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition.

‘Exemplary’ London home care service rated ‘Outstanding’

Best Practice Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on April 30, 2019

Relatives of service users told inspectors they thought the service was “excellent” and the care “exemplary”.

Care Minister extends consultation period on compulsory autism training

Legislation Qualifications Training by Sarah Clarke on April 18, 2019

The consultation has received over 1,500 responses so far, including from healthcare professionals, charities, councils and universities.

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