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Mental health patients sent far away from home for treatment

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 22, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Being in a mental health crisis is an already distressing experience, yet for hundreds of patients, the situation can be exacerbated when they are sent far away from home for treatment due to a lack of beds.

Changes to ‘mental disorder’ classification

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 20, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Autism and learning disability will no longer be considered “mental disorders” or a justification for detaining people under the government’s draft Mental Health Bill. The bill includes major reforms to how autistic people or those with a learning...

Thousands of Kids Learn about Autism & Social Responsibility Thanks To Anzu in Roblox

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 18, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Istanbul Grand Airport (İGA) and Anzu, the world’s most advanced in-game advertising platform, launched an in-game advertising campaign within Roblox to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in Turkey. The activation was part of a larger campaign to spread awareness...

Major retailers and delivery firms are failing disabled customers

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 15, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Seven in 10 disabled consumers faced one or more delivery problems in the past year, a joint survey with the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers has revealed. The survey of 704 disabled consumers found that half of those with a delivery issue said the courier...

Thousands more school and sixth form places to be created

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 13, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Up to 75 new free schools including sixth forms, specialist and alternative provision settings will offer tailored support, leveling up opportunities for all. Thousands of new school places will be created for children in England, including for those who are living in...

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission want your views

by Michelle Lowe | Jul 11, 2022 | Parents & Carers

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission want your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023. Closing date Sunday 11 September. This survey is for parent carers and people who work with children with SEND. This survey is...
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