GPs trial for adults with learning disabilities

Not enough eligible people are having life-saving annual health checks, say experts.

I landed dream job despite fearing my learning disability would hold me back… and here’s how you can too

EMPLOYERS hold back from hiring people with a learning disability due to a “misplaced fear” of getting it wrong, according to ...

Early learning disability diagnosis 'made such a difference'

Kelly said her son Gael's early diagnosis in the US meant they had access to immediate support A mother whose son was ...
Phys.org

People with dyslexia can bring unique strengths and advantages to the workplace

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, and up to 15 to 20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. If you don't have dyslexia yourself, you likely know ...
Alzheimer's Society

Learning disabilities and dementia

People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face ...
Nature

Implementation of a CBT-based dental anxiety management pathway for patients with learning disabilities

Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon in the general population and may be more prevalent in people with learning disabilities. There is growing interest in the use of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT ...
nottinghamworld.com on MSN

SEND school creates 70 new places and tackles employment gap affecting adults with learning disabilities

An Outstanding Nottinghamshire SEND school is creating 70 new specialist places and expanding a pioneering employment-focused ...
Doncaster Free Press on MSN

Ex-Doncaster foster child wins prestigious prize at learning disability and autism awards

Ellie scooped success at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards ...