Adults in Oxfordshire awaiting an autism diagnosis could face delays of up to 18 years, as the county's main diagnostic service struggles to cope with demand. The Oxfordshire Adult Autism Diagnostic and Support Service (OAADSS)…

Over the past year, nearly 3.8 million people sought help from NHS mental health, learning disability, and autism services – a rise of almost 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Recent NHS data reveals that 3,790,826…

Autistica, a leading autism research charity, has launched a free app called the Tips Hub, designed to provide reliable advice to autistic individuals, their families, and professionals working in the field. The app addresses concerns…

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has been commended by NHS England for its innovative approach to addressing elective care waiting lists for patients with learning disabilities. Through targeted initiatives, the Trust has prioritised…

The festive season, while joyful for many, can be a challenging time for those grappling with mental health difficulties, NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has reminded residents. Dr Emma Tiffin, a local GP and mental health…

A new report reveals funding for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has risen by £4 billion over the past five years, with nearly 5% of school pupils now holding an…

Nearly a third (29%) of neurodivergent employees have experienced workplace discrimination, according to new findings from Autistica’s inaugural Neurodiversity Employers Index (NDEI) Market Insights Report. The research, which surveyed 118 UK companies across 10 sectors…

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has joined forces with Agilisys, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) provider, to explore innovative ways digital technology can be safely integrated into social care. This collaboration aims to…

Fostering open communication between young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the staff they interact with regularly could be key in identifying and preventing exploitation and modern slavery, a new study suggests.…

The government has announced a £22.6 million funding boost to enhance the lives of unpaid carers across the UK. The initiative, which will roll out next week under the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF), aims to…

The national charity Cerebra has released a detailed guide to self-injury in children with learning disabilities, aiming to support parents and carers in understanding and addressing these behaviours. Self-injury involves actions initiated by the child…

Disabled people face significant barriers to accessing quality employment, contributing to rising numbers of work-related disability benefit claimants, according to a new report by the Joseph Rowntree Trust. The report, Unlocking Benefits: Tackling Barriers for…