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Special Needs
Mismatched professional language around learning disabilities can delay diagnosis, limit fair access to care, and leave families confused, researchers warn.
Psychreg News Team · 27 August 2026
Health
The home of the award-winning Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E series has launched a network of learning disability champions to support patients.
Psychreg News Team · 20 August 2024
Mental Health
A new study has shown how a theatre company has helped its learning-disabled performers off stage as well as on.
Psychreg News Team · 12 June 2024
Mental Health
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism to assist health and care staff in caring for and supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people.
News Release · 31 October 2022
Special Needs
This is unacceptable and that is why I have campaigned tirelessly for all NHS staff to receive mandatory training in autism and learning disability.
Paula McGowan · 28 January 2019
Special Needs
We've all experienced challenging behaviour – throwing a tantrum, hitting people we love, and refusing to cooperate.
Huw MacDonald · 12 November 2016