New data reveals that over 200,000 people in England are currently waiting for an autism assessment, marking a 25% rise in the last year and a staggering 96% increase over two years. Of these, 89.4%—around…

A long-term study to monitor and analyse the health of individuals with Down syndrome from birth to adulthood has been launched by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Down Syndrome Cohort Development Program…

The government is reviewing whether disabled people in England should be allowed to claim more than the current £30,000 cap under the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). The grant, which helps fund essential home adaptations like…

A recent survey has revealed that 81% of councils are projected to overspend their adult social care budgets by March 2025, marking the highest level of overspending on record. The trend has worsened over the…

New research published in BJPsych Open has revealed substantial inconsistencies in service provision for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities across England. A study examining nine Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) in the Midlands found that…

A reimagined version of Cinderella, specially designed for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities, is set to open in London. Titled Sensory Cinders, the show will run from 2 to 5 November at Soho…

Researchers at the University of Roehampton have developed "Take Note," a new musical resource to support people with dementia. Take Note includes a website and a set of 100 activity cards designed to help carers…

Four major autism charities are urging the government to address a critical crisis affecting thousands of people awaiting autism diagnoses and facing inadequate care. This call follows a recent report by the Care Quality Commission…

The Public Services Committee has called on the government to implement several recommendations to improve support for young disabled people entering employment. Their report, Think Work First: The transition from education to work for young…

TV BRA, a Norwegian TV station where all reporters are disabled or autistic, is making waves with its unique approach to news broadcasting. Every week, the team produces a one-hour programme covering news, entertainment, and…

The Law Commission has launched a consultation aimed at reforming disabled children’s social care law to make it fairer, simpler, and more accessible for families. The current legal framework, which determines what support disabled children…

A recent large-scale study has found that siblings of autistic children are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism themselves, a rate 20% higher than infants without autistic siblings. The US-led research, published…