The story of learning disability nursing is one of survival against the odds. The profession, which celebrates its 100 th anniversary this year, has continued despite attempts to do away with the role ...

A Co Antrim man has received a prestigious award from the Prime Minister for his work to support those with learning disabilities. Thomas Haighton (35), from Carrickfergus, has worked in health and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ciara Lawrence struggled at school before being diagnosed with a learning disability. (Supplied) Ciara Lawrence, 44, from Surrey ...

Individuals with learning disabilities have long faced health inequalities. It remains a serious issue in the UK’s health system, highlighted by the large proportion of premature deaths in the ...

To qualify they had to demonstrate they were meeting criteria around accessibility, feedback and having a trained Learning Disability Champion. Faith Dougall is Headlands’ Learning Disability Champion ...

Former NDTI chief talks policy, politics and plans for the future, as he prepares to retire from his 36-year-long career in the health and social care sector Photo by Learning Disability England Rob ...