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Research shows importance of promoting better understanding, inclusion of children with disabilities in the classroom
According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, approximately one in six children in the ...
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COPD and learning disability: common conditions made complex
It is a condition that affects 2.4% of people with learning disabilities. Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at Asthma + Lung UK, says COPD includes long-term (chronic) bronchitis and ...
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Heritage and Stigma. Co-producing and communicating the histories of mental health and learning disability
One such example of this is the Arts and Humanities Research Council funded Heritage and Stigma project at the University of Huddersfield, which was conceived to support mental health and learning ...
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Industrial Hub for adults with learning disabilities in Peterborough saved from closure in major victory for campaigners
Uncertainty has been rife about the future of the hub, based in Hampton, which provides training opportunities and work experience for people with learning disabilities and or autism, ever since ...
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International Nurses Day: Celebrating the incredible and compassionate work of learning disability nurses across the North West
On International Nurses Day (12 May 2025), NHS England in the North West is shining a light on incredible and compassionate work of learning disability nurses encourage people to consider a career in ...
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New NHS scheme to prevent brain injuries in childbirth
The RCOG is extremely proud to have been part of this fantastic collaboration.” Alison Bloomer Alison Bloomer is Editor of Learning Disability Today. She has over 25 years of experience writing for ...