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Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 16, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Many areas of the UK have such long backlogs for adult ADHD assessments that it would take at least eight years to clear them, a BBC investigation has found. Based on Freedom of Information requests, it appears about half of services have long waits on that scale...

‘A positive step forward’: Mattel launches first blind Barbie

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 14, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Six decades after the original Barbie hit shelves, Mattel is launching its first blind Barbie doll in an effort to make its range more inclusive. The US toymaker said the doll, which is now available online and instore, has been created in a bid to make blind and...

Halt ‘dangerous’ disability benefit changes, charities say

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 12, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Leading disability charities have urged the government to pause Conservative plans for “worrying” and “dangerous” changes to disability benefits.

Disabled activists pledge ‘no hiding place’ for Labour’s new government

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 9, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Disabled activists have today “thrown the gauntlet down” to the new Labour government, as more than 100 protesters gathered opposite the House of Commons to call for action to address the damage caused by 14 years of Conservative rule.

Talking benches mental health scheme expands

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 7, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Additional benches have been installed as part of a scheme to help people talk about their mental health. The Red Bench Project, which provides seats showing information about mental health support and encourages passers-by to chat to users, expanded across South...

Helping neurodivergent people thrive requires encouragement and acceptance

by Charlotte Dolman | Aug 5, 2024 | Parents & Carers

PhD candidate Luke Young reflects on cognitive strengths and teaching, while Susan Chipping wishes she had experienced more tolerance in the workplace.
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