An eight-year-old girl from Cheshire, named Hayley, has made medical history as the first child to undergo a groundbreaking brain surgery designed to alleviate symptoms of her Dystonic Cerebral Palsy. Dystonia, a chronic neurological disorder,…

The Newcastle Rugby Foundation has introduced a new rugby programme designed for individuals with learning disabilities. This initiative, established in collaboration with Wooden Spoon Durham and Wooden Spoon Northumberland, kicked off this week at Kingston…

Mental health social workers from Cumberland Council's urgent care team are planning a two-week strike starting April 24th to protest their job grading. This team, crucial for conducting mental health assessments and making detention decisions…

The UK's first performing arts centre designed for autistic individuals with complex needs, spearheaded by Berkshire-based charity Prior’s Court, has surpassed the £1 million fundraising mark. Scheduled to open in the 2024/25 school year, the…

The Nuffield Trust has reported a significant surge in the need for autism assessments and ADHD treatments in England, surpassing the National Health Service's (NHS) ability to deliver timely care. Since 2019, there's been a…

Recent research has revealed that expenditure on school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has nearly doubled in five years. Local authorities are expected to spend £1.4bn in 2023-24,…

Disability advocacy groups are calling on the government to boost funding for adult social care and raise the pay for care workers to improve the hiring and retention of staff. This plea follows the release…

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently presented the 2024 Spring Budget, focusing on stimulating economic growth. However, disability advocates argue it neglects the needs of millions, including disabled individuals and unpaid carers. Despite a £105m boost…

A new initiative called ‘Autistic and OK’ has been unveiled by a coalition of charitable foundations, focusing on improving mental health and reducing absenteeism among autistic students in state secondary schools. Studies indicate that out…

A survey by Oak Tree Mobility reveals that 25% of disabled and elderly UK residents avoid public transport due to poor accessibility. The study highlights several obstacles, including difficulties in boarding trains (60%), accessing stations…

NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard has unveiled the nationwide implementation of "Martha's Rule" across NHS hospitals in England, a policy designed to empower patients and their families with the ability to request an immediate reassessment…

A new, innovative “Buddies Project”, spearheaded by Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN), and Reach Out, has been introduced to connect individuals with learning disabilities and autism in mental health hospitals with mentors who have…