Insights from www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk Further insight Autistic young people tackle loneliness among peers Mental capacity bill amendment reaches final stages – and concerns remain Catch up Number of autistic pupils identified in Scotland’s schools doubles Keep supporting progress and greater opportunities…

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a report looking at the amount spent on preventative and early intervention mental health support for children in England. These interventions look to treat problems like anxiety, depression, or eating disorders…

Further insight Care worker discovers own artistic talent through supporting people with learning disabilities Catch up “Never mind the b******s – just support me to lead an ordinary life” Keep supporting progress and greater opportunities for people with learning disabilities.…

Amy Pilkington started this petition to Health Minister Matt Hancock My 13 year old daughter Edie suffers with Irlen Syndrome – a condition that affects how her brain processes the things she sees. It makes words move around on the…

Calvin, Renwick and I had a great day. Met really interesting and fun people. Dr. Linda Buchan Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director of Axia ASD Ltd.   Here is Cal saying hello to everyone at today’s Dyspraxia event   Here…

Learning disability support provider launches pioneering easy-read transgender guide 06 March 2019 CMG, a leading provider of support for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, has joined forces with charities CHANGE and Choice Support to launch an easy-read…

Darren Devine 21 March 2019 MSP Daniel Johnson’s life was a “mess” before he was diagnosed with ADHD six years ago. Now, he tells of his battle to raise awareness of ADHD as the only politician in any UK parliament…

Too many people with Autism and learning disabilities are detained in Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs), some end up being put in seclusion units, this needs to stop. People with Autism & learning disabilities need appropriate support and care and…

Further insight Deaths under NHS care: many trusts are implementing national guidance – others must do more Catch up Flyers with learning disabilities may benefit from Special Olympics Keep supporting progress and greater opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Website…

Insights “Backdoor policies” denying people with mental illnesses access to ESA Government unlikely to meet pledge to end ‘out of area’ mental health treatment next year Catch up Government appoints first ever National Adviser to tackle LGBT health inequalities Learn…

“I’d be astonished if we saw progress”: Sir Stephen Bubb on the future of transforming care Darren Devine 12 March 2019 In the wake of the Winterbourne View scandal, charity boss Sir Stephen Bubb authored one of the key reports…

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Jamie and Lion gave an excellent presentation today. Going to give Calvin’s book to the new NAS resource centre in Greenbank school. Shona Davidson spoke about Challenging behaviour: Who is challenging whom Thought provoking. She is going to be speaking…

Further insight “It’s a different way of standing up for what you believe in”: Meet Delta 7 – the rock band championing inclusivity Catch up New research for CQC shows people regret not raising concerns about their care – but…

This newsletter is packed with information You may wish to join the live stream about what your diagnosis means to you? We are all looking forward to going to the Professionals conference and Axia are gold sponsors. Calvin will be…