A Lonely Society
Listening to Lucy Hurst Brown on ‘A Lonely Society’ (originally aired on Radio 4, available on BBC iPlayer) was a poignant reminder of how far we, as a society, still must come towards true integration of all. Hurst Brown reflected on her life’s work – helping to move people out of institutions into supported living […]
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Special Olympics National Summer Games
The 10th Special Olympics National Summer Games will take place in Sheffield across a number of sporting venues between 7-12 August 2017. This event is the country’s largest multi-sports competition for athletes with learning disabilities. Around 2,600 athletes of all ages and abilities from across the country will come together to compete in 19 sports. […]
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Book Review – Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida
In our new review series, we will be looking at recommended reading for those who live or work with anyone with autism or a learning difficulty. Our first book, Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight is Naoki Higashida’s second memoir providing an insight into the world of a young adult with non-verbal autism. “Illumination […]
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Leaving a Legacy
Planning for a future in which you are no longer around is always difficult but for parents of a child with learning disabilities there are added concerns. Finding the right provision for your child is essential and can help put your mind at rest that they will be well supported even if you are not […]
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Round Table Discussion
Paul recently attended a HealthInvestor roundtable meeting with other healthcare professionals, the main topic for discussion being; “Can the choice agenda put forward by the Coalition reshape the UK Healthcare as we know it”? With the introduction of the concept of choice to Healthcare policies, the Coalition are hoping that informed consumers will be able […]
