The ‘Keeping My Chest Healthy’ initiative aims to improve respiratory care and reduce premature deaths for people with ...

To mark National Supported Internship Day (NSID), young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic took part ...

A new briefing emphasises how adult services can more effectively support parents with a learning disability – an issue ...

This article highlights the complexities in diagnosing and managing common conditions in people with a learning disability ...

Researchers in Manchester have discovered a new genetic condition which offers answers to some children with drug-resistant ...

The Shared Lives scheme offers a unique solution to the social care crisis, matching people with learning disabilities with certified carers who provide support within a family home. This article ...

Viki Aisworth Expert by Parental Experience Tilly Ainsworth Expert by Living Experience Jim Blair Expert by Professional Experience Dani Harris Expert by Living Experience Ismail Kaji Expert by Living ...

Disabled people are significantly more likely to report feeling lonely, than the general population, with findings showing that two in five of people living with disabilities experience loneliness, ...

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is calling for systemic change that recognises the expertise of families of people with learning disabilities and takes their safety concerns seriously. This ...

One quarter of disabled and elderly people say they avoid using the public transport system in the UK due to accessibility issues, according to a new survey. The research, conducted by Oak Tree ...

Only 4.8% of people with a learning disability are in paid employment, according to a new report that aims to drive action to prevent ill health, support people to stay in work, and help employers ...

Too often, autistic people and people with learning disabilities don’t receive the medical care and treatment they need for illnesses and conditions. Unfortunately, when we look at the menopause, ...