Accessible learning support and student well-being are priorities for many institutions. At Queen’s University Belfast, a team of highly trained disability and well-being advisors offers support to ...

East Sussex County Council chairman councillor Roy Galley visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley and praised its impact.

A charity that aims to get adults with learning disabilities into paid employment said it wanted to work with more companies to help members achieve their full potential. MK Snap, based in Milton ...

A lack of visible role models in the workplace – particularly in customer-facing roles – is a major barrier to seeking employment for adults with learning disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome and ...

When Andrew Williams was offered a placement at a family-run garage, it was only supposed to last a few weeks. But the 49-year-old, who has Down's Syndrome, is now celebrating 30 years' work for the ...

A Dementia Friends Information Session for carers of people with learning disabilities People with a learning disability have an increased risk of dementia. In particular, one in three people with ...

Appointing a key worker would improve care coordination and help services to communicate clearly with people with a learning disability and their family members and carers. The following measures can ...

This NIHR Alert discusses a study into the experiences of children with learning disabilities in hospitals in England. Many hospitals did not have a learning disabilities policy, a dedicated liaison ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in your care. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how we use words to show ...

For a person to live well with dementia they need a range of appropriate treatments, support and activities. A person with a learning disability and dementia may see a psychiatrist specialising in ...