Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has submitted evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into the funding of adult social care. In its submission, the charity warned that financial pressures in the learning disability sector are often overlooked in a conversation dominated by elderly care.

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Following on from the Feeling Down report, FPLD have published this easy read, interactive guide to help people with learning disabilities to take care of their health with the support of their family, friends and support workers.

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Beth has autism, suffers extreme anxiety and cannot cope with stress – yet instead of being helped to enjoy life she is shut away.

This article covers the story of Beth that was revealed in last weeks File on 4.

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This report gives an update on the steps taken by the UK governments to act on recommendations from the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to improve the lives of disabled people in the UK.

It notes the progress that has been made by UK governments, as well as the areas where improvement is still needed.

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This booklet has been written to help health and social care providers ensure that Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews improve the lives of people they support.

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