Explained in its simplest form, an advocate helps their clients to understand their rights under the Mental Health Act. A client can also apply to the court to have the nearest relative appointed to represent them, or the nearest relative can make…

Two in three care providers may stop delivering services LDT | News, 08 May 2018 Scope is the biggest provider to have already started withdrawing delivery of all physical services. Around one in three care organisations may stop providing services…

Welcome to your mentalhealthtoday.co.uk update Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week …   How do therapists deal with stress in their work? Five steps to building resilience at work ‘The modern world is fast paced – life can feel relentless’…

My brother sent this over to me (Martin Buchan), I was shocked and dismayed to read it Dr. Linda Buchan Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director of Axia ASD Ltd. A woman who has Asperger’s syndrome was “forcibly removed” from a…

Learning Disability Today – Take care when you deliver a diagnosis 26 April 2018 ‘Ten Rules for Delivering a Diagnosis of Autism or Learning Disabilities in a Way That Ensures Lasting Emotional Damage’ is the latest in a series driving…

Learning Disability Today – Neurodiversity divisions Darren Devine 23 April 2018 “Nothing about us without us” — it’s the mantra of the movement that has moved from the fringes of the autism community to centre stage. Here we look at…

We are very sad that we have to announce the cancellation of our Axia-ASD 2018 Conference. Subsequent to yesterday’s hugely successful PDSG (51 attendees), I met with two of the intended speakers, Ronnie and Dave. I informed them that all…

Learning Disability Today, 19 April 2018   Here’s how to support autistic students aiming for college or university With exam season around the corner, we spoke to the author of a new book perfectly capturing how to support autistic people…

Welcome to your learning disability today update Connor Sparrowhawk’s family thank supporters after #JusticeforLB campaign victory Southern Health was fined almost £2million after admitting failings when two people died under the Trust’s care. Catch up.   Navigating the ‘neurotypical’ world…

Autism is not over-diagnosed in the UK, says Royal College of Psychiatrists Dr Mark Lovell 20 March 2018 The Royal College of Psychiatrists, which represents 34,000 doctors around the world, respond to a controversial article in the Daily Mail authored…

Learning Disability Today – News, 13th March 2018 Campaigning journalist Laura James has received the award for ‘Outstanding Achievement by an Individual on the Autism Spectrum’ at the National Autistic Society’s Autism Professionals Awards. James was recognised for her media…

Welcome to your Mental Health Today update News CQC calls for greater collaboration to protect children’s mental health Less than four psychiatrists for every 100,000 children Features and opinion International women’s day: Bringing mental health out of the shadows in…

We are delighted to share Axia ASD Ltd’s Annual Report for the year 2017. We hope you glean from the report the recent developments in our service and our plans for 2018. In particular, we are delighted to share with…