A prescription drug traditionally used for cancer treatment and anaemia, leucovorin, has shown potential in helping some non-verbal autistic children develop speech, according to emerging research. Although not officially approved for autism treatment, some families…

Researchers at Loughborough University have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict how long individuals with learning disabilities may need to remain in hospital. The breakthrough, part of the DECODE project, aims…

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a new treatment for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, a severe and treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. This rare neurological condition causes significant learning and behavioural difficulties, with…

Group and village communities for autistic people and those with learning disabilities are at risk of closure due to restrictive guidance from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A framework introduced in 2020, Right Support, Right…

People with learning disabilities and autism in Scotland remain in institutional settings, violating their human rights, according to a new report from Scotland’s human rights watchdog. The Scottish Human Rights Commission highlights serious gaps in…

The National Down Syndrome Policy Group (NDSPG) and more than 61 organisations advocating for disabled people across the UK have issued an open letter expressing serious concerns about the proposed legalisation of assisted dying. They…

A new report has revealed serious failings in the provision of paediatric continence supplies across England, Wales, and Scotland, leaving disabled children and their families struggling without proper support. Research by Cerebra, alongside Leeds University’s…

A new £1.6 million Learning Disability Support Fund has been launched in Scotland to help third sector organisations promote equality, inclusion, and better access to healthcare and social opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities. This…

A new report highlights the significant economic benefits of increasing access to disability benefits, showing that the wellbeing boost of £42 billion outweighs the £28 billion annual cost of administering Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and…

Grimsby Garden Centre, operated by the not-for-profit organisation Navigo, is offering a unique way to support those dealing with mental health challenges. As part of its collaboration with NHS mental health services, the centre provides…

Autistic individuals in the UK are enduring severe challenges due to a failing system, according to a new report from the National Autistic Society. Authored by autistic staff, the report highlights inequalities in health and…

Three charities supporting autistic people and their families are set to benefit from the National Autistic Society’s annual Boshier Grant Scheme. Brook Young People, Restraint Reduction Network, and Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum will receive funding…