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…
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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…
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The Palace of Westminster has welcomed six new employees with Down’s syndrome as part of an innovative programme. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle hailed their employment as a significant and overdue step. With less than 5%…
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Complex Needs School, Winsford, Earns 'Outstanding' Rating
Date: Feb 2024
Jefferson House, a Winsford-based independent school specialising in one-to-one teaching for boys aged 11-18 with complex needs, has achieved an 'outstanding' rating in their latest Ofsted visit. Owned by Your Chapter and part of the…
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Construction is underway at Prior’s Court for a unique arts centre, the Let Me Shine Performing Arts Centre, designed specifically for autistic young people with complex needs. This innovative facility, located in Berkshire, is transforming…
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Long Waits for Stable Homes for Children with Complex Needs
Date: Jan 2024
A new report from Ofsted reveals that over 90% of local authorities in England struggle to find suitable homes for children with complex needs, often leading to prolonged waits for a stable placement. Children often…
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Plans for a new care complex facility in Linton, Maidstone, have been proposed to meet the critical demand for elderly housing. The project includes a diverse range of facilities: a 73-unit care home, a specialised…
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The new £6 million Tree Tops complex care centre in Scunthorpe, funded by the Department for Education, is a significant development for young people with complex disabilities. This centre, also the new home for The…
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British Sign Language to be introduced as GCSE in England
Date: Jan 2024
British Sign Language (BSL) is set to become a GCSE subject in England starting September 2025, introducing students to approximately 1,000 signs with a goal to fostering inclusivity. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan underscores its significance…
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£4.5 Million Initiative Enhances Independent Living for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Date: Dec 2023
West Lothian Council, in partnership with Cruden Building East, has introduced a £4.5 million initiative to enhance independent living for individuals with learning disabilities. The development, overseen by Cruden Building East on behalf of West…
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Embarking on a transformative journey, the construction of two cutting-edge mental health facilities marks a significant leap forward. At the heart of this initiative is the commencement of work on an eight-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care…
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Hospitals Face Tough Challenges This Winter
Date: Dec 2023
England's ambulance services are sounding the alarm over critical delays in emergency care, putting patients at risk. Hospitals are overcrowded, A&E wait times extending and in particular for those arriving by ambulance. NHS data reveals…
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