Skills for Care has launched an excellent practical guide to the Using the Principles of Workforce Redesign to support adult social care employers manage the changes the sector is facing.
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Many more adults with a learning disability may continue living with their parents into their adult lives, rather than being supported to live independently, according to new research published by Mencap today
Castlebeck could face fines for “misleading” the Care Quality Commission about the alleged abuse of people with learning disabilities at Winterbourne View hospital, an inspection report has concluded.
DERRIFORD Hospital has launched a website to help those patients with learning disabilities, their carers and staff.
Responses to the treatment of people with learning disabilities and autism at Winterbourne View
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“Disability campaigners are celebrating today after peers from across the House of Lords voted yesterday to reject a 50% cut to disabled children’s benefits.
‘A NEW campaign has been launched by NHS North East to raise awareness among the region’s healthcare staff about how to improve the experience, outcomes and safety of care for patients with learning disabilities.
Jim Mansell has played a pioneering role in the long-stay hospital closure programme in England
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the home care system in England reveals disturbing evidence that the poor treatment of many older people is breaching their human rights.
Wide-ranging inspections set to begin next April under programme announced by Care Quality Commission
