It has been several years since a replacement for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards was proposed, but still the existing ...

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, ...

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 ...

A new report reveals there is a significant ‘activity gap’ between disabled people and their non-disabled peers, despite disabled people expressing a strong desire to be more active. Activity Alliance ...

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 ...

There has been a surge in demand for occupational therapy, driven by an increase in people with multiple and complex health conditions, according to new research from the Royal College of Occupational ...

A third of autistic pupils have missed over a month of school this year due to mental and physical health issues, as well as unsuitable school places. The survey conducted by charity Ambitious about ...

The UK government recently announced a £1 billion investment in tailored employment support for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions as part of widespread welfare reform. This ...

The Government has announced an independent review to understand the prevalence, trends and inequalities associated with mental health conditions, ADHD and autism. It will examine the factors behind ...

Dementia is a common health condition in people with a learning disability that can be made more complex due to diagnostic overshadowing, comorbidities, and other factors . . . The content you are ...

A new road safety resource has been developed for professionals to better support autistic and neurodiverse learners. The resource has been developed by Co-Pilot, a networking platform for road safety ...