CMG and Change have launched a new guide to help young people and adults with learning disabilities stay safe when using the internet.
Day: 13 February 2018
BILD statement on death of Richard Handley
Statement from BILD Health Advisor Jim Blair following the inquest into the death of Richard Handley:
Richard’s avoidable death like all such deaths is very disturbing and action must be taken to stop these happening again. Every day, three people with a learning disability die avoidably in England. There should be no more.
LDToday: Catatonia and Autism
At its worst, catatonia in autism can lead to immobility, dependence for all daily living and become life-threatening. Studies suggest between 12-18% of autistic people may show varying levels of catatonia. Darren Devine reports.