News Archive - My Family Our Needs

Case reviews for all inpatients with learning disability or autism

5th November 2019

The Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today that all 2,250 patients with learning disabilities and autism who are inpatients in a mental health hospital will have
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Carers Trust launches guide for mental health professionals

10th October 2019

Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people aged 20-34 years in the
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BASW launches Capabilities Statement for Social Work with Autistic Adults

26th September 2019

The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has launched a Capabilities Statement for Social Work with Autistic Adults. Commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and developed
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Young people with a learning disability are being denied positive relationships and sex education

16th September 2019

This week marks the start of Sexual Health Week and theme this year is inclusivity; relationships, sex and disability. Run by young people’s sexual health and wellbeing charity, Brook, along
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New review into support for children with special educational needs

6th September 2019

The Department for Education has today launched a major review into support for children with special educational needs. Five years on from reforms introduced to better support children and young
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New project putting social workers in schools shows early signs of promise

8th August 2019

Integrating services for disabled children and young people is an issue that comes up again and again when it comes to providing better support for them and their families. With
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Strong leadership essential to integrate services for disabled children and young people

24th July 2019

As the summer holidays commence, so too does the battle facing most SEND parents trying to get everything in place for the next school year. EHCP’s, access to school transport,
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Disabled access at UK airports – a report

11th July 2019

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its fourth report on disability access at the UK’s largest airports. For the first time since the framework’s introduction in 2016, no airports
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Virgin Money and Mencap team up to bring people together through sport

18th June 2019

Mencap is bringing people with and without a learning disability together through sport, after new research revealed over 1 in 3 people with a learning disability say being bullied is
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One in three with learning disabilities fear being victimised in a new job

17th June 2019

This week is Learning Disability Week 2019 and, with a focus on inclusion, figures released today by United Response show that disabled people are still feeling far from included, whether
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New research warns housing plans risk ‘accessible homes crisis’

5th June 2019

Research published today by housing experts Habinteg reveals that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people. The report
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Disabled Children’s Partnership launches Give It Back campaign

3rd June 2019

Today sees the launch of the Give It Back campaign by the Disabled Children’s Partnership. Supported by the Sun newspaper who is posting content every day of the week (3-7th
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Responses to BBC Panorama programme

23rd May 2019

Last night, BBC Panorama aired a shocking documentary in which reporters went undercover inside a hospital for vulnerable adults. The programme was incredibly difficult to watch and showed patients being
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Children with autism or learning disabilities are living in mental health hospitals

20th May 2019

A new report today from the Children’s Commissioner shows that too many children are being admitted to secure hospitals unnecessarily. Instead of being supported within their community, some children are
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Dimensions develops national autism friendly training for UK cinemas, libraries and museums

2nd April 2019

The national autism and learning disability support provider Dimensions has ramped up their autism friendly initiative. Working with autism consultants and industry experts they have develop ed national autism friendly training for
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Meet our finalists!

18th February 2019

The vote is open and we are delighted to announce this years BAPS Awards Finalists. Here’s a round up. Read on and place your votes Best use of media Stories
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Friendship and dating agency for adults with autism and learning disabilities launches

12th February 2019

Stretham friends Christine O’Neil and Vicky Baddeley are launching, with the help of a £10,000 Big Lottery grant, a brand new friendship and dating agency. The service will be for
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Nominations for the 2019 BAPS SEND blog awards have been announced.

6th February 2019

Have you seen our BAPS? The Bloody Awesome Parent SEND blog awards. Long-list nominations for this year’s categories in the 2019 BAPS Awards are out. Did you make the list?
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Baps 2019 – Blogger making a difference nominations

29th January 2019

In our last of the longlist reveals for the BAPS Awards 2019, today we look at the Blogger Making a Difference. This category is for those who use their blog
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BAPS 2019 – Bloody Awesome Parent of the year (non-blogger) – Nominations

28th January 2019

Today we reveal the longlist for Bloody Awesome Parent of the Year. This category – new for 2019 – is to honour those who don’t blog but deserve recognition for
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