learning disabilities
Doctors ignored me, a disabled woman, when deciding if I’d be resuscitated in the pandemic
Doctors ignored me, a disabled woman, when deciding if I’d be resuscitated in the pandemic
Rahima Begum was sat in the hospital bed as doctors discussed with her family whether she should be resuscitated or not. She felt that she was ignored because of her disability
We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else
We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else
Those with learning disabilities and autism simply want connection, friendships, inclusion – and the same opportunities as everyone else
Learning disability services have faced ‘drastic reduction in funding’ despite saving NHS money
Learning disability services have faced ‘drastic reduction in funding’ despite saving NHS money
A £2.6m fund from The Henry Smith Charity to help people with learning disabilities access independent community advocacy led to £34.5m in savings for public services, research has revealed
‘The world needs more kindness’: People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
‘The world needs more kindness’: People with learning disabilities share their hopes for 2025
‘What gave them the right?’: Fury after doctors refused to resuscitate disabled man during pandemic
‘What gave them the right?’: Fury after doctors refused to resuscitate disabled man during pandemic
Special needs children forced out of school by ‘crumbling’ system, figures show
Special needs children forced out of school by ‘crumbling’ system, figures show
IDLES superfan with Angelman syndrome performs onstage with favourite band
IDLES superfan with Angelman syndrome performs onstage with favourite band
Letters: The politicians who deserve power are the ones speaking on real issues
Letters: The politicians who deserve power are the ones speaking on real issues
Superstar Arts: This charity gives people with learning disabilities the chance to create
Superstar Arts: This charity gives people with learning disabilities the chance to create
Teachers forced to choose which special needs children get help as funding crisis worsens
