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Archive for August, 2011

Raising aspirations of young people with learning disabilities

26 August 2011 0 Comments

Work needs to be explored as a realistic option for school leavers with learning disabilities and one of the best ways to achieve this is for others to act as role models.

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Valuing People Now

19 August 2011 0 Comments

There is a lot more that needs to happen to enable people with learning disabilities and their families, with a range of diversity and needs, to engage, feel empowered and receive the services and support they need.

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We need commissioners who understand the needs of people with learning disabilities

5 August 2011 0 Comments

The system failings shown up by the latest CQC report are only part of the story: big questions remain about how support is planned and commissioned for people whose behaviour challenges services or have mental health problems in addition to a learning disability.

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