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MPs vote to back Assisted Dying Bill by 23 votes
MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by just 23 votes, which could legalise assisted ...
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Learning Disability Week: the real issues we should be talking about
Learning Disability Week is good time to reflect on the more serious issues impacting the lives of people with a learning ...
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Government publishes Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
The Government has published its Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill ahead of its second reading in ...
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Leaders Awards: meet the community self-advocates
The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards took place last week. Meet the winners in the local communities section.
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Case study: learning disability and improving your mental wellbeing
Alan Booth, who is supported by the learning disability charity Hft, was recently invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the ...
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Link between autism and Parkinson’s disease
A new study found that autism was associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease, even after adjusting for depression ...
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New video on importance of eye tests for people with a learning disability
SeeAbility has produced a new video highlighting the importance of eye tests foe people with a learning disability.
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Spending Review: key points for disabled people
A review of the 2025 Spending Review and how budget decisions on public services will impact people with learning ...
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Almost half of carers have developed a mental or physical health condition
A new poll from Carers UK for Carers Week found that 43% of current or former carers have had a mental or physical health condition develop or become worse since taking on caring responsibilities.