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MPs vote in favour for the welfare bill after PIP amendment
The second reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill has passed by 335 votes to 260 – a majority ...
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Beyond Words launches new word-free book for people with learning disabilities
Beyond Words has launched its latest word-free book, A Cheeky Seagull, which was created and co-authored by people with ...
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Welfare reform concessions are not enough, say disability groups
The Government has agreed to make concessions to its welfare reform Bill after a rebellion by Labour MPs. However disability ...
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Government publishes Oliver McGowan code of practice
The Oliver McGowan Code of Practice, which aims to tackle health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and ...
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Why inclusive technology must be central to learning disability support
As people with a learning disability grow older, they experience a steep decline in available services and opportunities.
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Labour rebellion over Universal Credit and PIP Bill grows
A group of Labour MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, due to ...
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New health toolkit for people with learning disabilities
A new health toolkit from the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) ...