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.
EHRC: Progress on disability rights in the UK
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.
Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews
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.
Supported Loving: What is means to be transgender
The following blog was written by a person with learning disabilities, who wanted to share her experiences of how good support has helped her to live the life she has always wanted.
BBC News: Parents head to High Court over special needs cuts
“This is not about getting extra violin lessons for our kids. This is about the support they need to achieve their full potential in life.
“It’s about how they might be able one day to get a job and live independently. It’s that important.”
Sarah Jones is one of four mothers from Surrey taking a case to the High Court to challenge cuts to services for their five children with disabilities.
