Government to review inpatients with learning disabilities and autism
All mental health hospital patients with learning disabilities and autism will have their care reviewed over the next 12 months,…
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Government bosses expand fostering project
The Department of Education has pledged to expand a successful fostering project to 10 new locations. The ‘Mockingbird Family Model’,…
Disability hate crime reporting hub opens in Leeds
A dedicated disability hate crime reporting hub has opened in Leeds following a sharp rise in offences. Learning disability charity…
Teen’s death prompts mandatory autism training
Health bosses have confirmed that all NHS and social care workers will receive mandatory autism training relevant to their role….
Narcissists less likely to suffer from depression study says
People who possess narcissistic traits are more likely to be ‘mentally tough’ research by Queen’s University Belfast has found. According…
NHS hospitals going back to the future for dementia patients
NHS hospitals are helping patients with dementia by decorating their wards, rooms and corridors in 1940s and 1950s style. Hospitals…
NHS doctors and dentists to get 24/7 mental health support
All NHS doctors and dentists in England will be able to access a free, comprehensive mental health service, health secretary…
Government announces £3.3m funding to support children and young people’s mental health
Against a backdrop of significant increases in the number of children and young people who suffer from mental illness the…
