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Preventable deaths of autistic people caused by lack of understanding
Preventable deaths of autistic people are caused by insufficient training and gaps in specialist support finds new research ...
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Scottish government adds £1.6 million to Learning Disability Support Fund
Third sector organisations can apply for grants of between £75,000 and £250.000 as part of the Scottish Government's Learning Disability Support Fund.
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New report shows economic boost of disability benefits
A new report suggests that disability benefits could actually boost the economy by enhancing the well-being and health of ...
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Autistic people face constant fight for health and social care support
A new report from the National Autistic Society examines the experiences of autistic people in accessing support for health, ...
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Boshier Grant awarded to three autistic charities
The Boshier Grant Scheme from the National Autistic Society has awarded grants to Brook Young People, Restraint Reduction ...
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Nominations open for Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards
Nominations are now open for the Dimensions' Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards, which celebrate people with ...
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Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards
Nominations are now open for the Dimensions' Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards, which celebrate people… ...
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Olaseni Lewis and prolonged restraint: what lessons have we learnt?
The death of Olaseni Lewis (Seni) in 2010 after he was restrained face down at a mental health unit by up to 11 police officers led to tough new guidance to end the practice. But despite the efforts ...