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ARC says King’s Fund report on social care fees is flawed
A recent King's Fund report said councils successfully reflected the social care costs of providing care and support to ...
Learning Disability Today10h
Health secretary calls for investigation into Lifeways after neglect reports mount
Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has called for an investigation into learning disability care provider Lifeways after ITV uncovered cases of serious neglect at its care homes.
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Oral health and learning disability: common conditions made complex
Poor oral health is more common in people with a learning disability, which can have physical, psychological and social consequences and a major impact on people’s quality of life.
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Autistic woman stuck in a mental health hospital for 45 years
A BBC investigation has found that an autistic woman with a learning disability was locked up in a mental health hospital for ...
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Highlands charities join forces to launch new consortium
A group of disability charities have launched the Haven Consortium, which aims to improve the lives of young people with ...
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Fewer people receiving social care support due to unfunded staff costs
A new report from The King's Fund has found failing provision in social care is linked to increased staff costs that are not ...