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New strategy to embed adult social care placements in nursing degrees
As part of the neighbourhood health services launched under the government’s Plan for Change, student nurses will be ...
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EHCPs need to be reviewed at key-stage transfers, says Ombudsman
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has reminded local authorities that they need to review EHCPs in the run to ...
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Carers: Why are so many forced down a path of poverty and prosecution?
In recent years, there have been growing reports of carers being prosecuted for exceeding the earnings threshold for Carer's ...
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SEND: Disabled Children’s Partnership sets out its vision for reform
The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a new report that shows how the SEND system can be transformed without ...
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New APPG on Access to Disability Equipment calls for evidence
A newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group on Access to Disability Equipment calls on the public to shed light on barriers ...
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The master butcher who created a barrier-free experience for customers
After a stroke in 2018, Miles Nicholas, a master butcher, wanted to create an inclusive environment for his customers, ...
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Bereaved families demand answers on LeDeR report delay
A group of disability campaigner and bereaved families have sent a joint letter to Wes Streeting asking when the delayed ...