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Specialist ADHD services for adults in England are stopping taking on new patients as they struggle to cope with demand, a BBC investigation has shown. The BBC has identified 15 local areas that have closed waiting lists and another 31 that have introduced tighter criteria, making it more difficult to access support.

Films such as Frankenstein still use disability as shorthand for moral depravity. But human behaviour is far scarier than human appearance…

Autism charities are important organisations. They provide essential services for autistic people, influence policy decisions, and often speak on behalf of autistic people. However, this study shows that the language and images large autism charities use mainly portray autistic people as a problem.

Accessibility platform Transreport asked 1,000 people with disabilities in the UK about the primary issues in partaking in live music events – nearly 7 in 10 said that concert venues are “ill-equipped” to accommodate them.

The Department for Education has confirmed a delay to the publication of the Schools White Paper for England, is now expected early next year, to allow for a further period of co-creation with families, educators, and experts. The government emphasised the need to take time to ‘get it right’ and ensure reforms are shaped by those with lived experience of the SEND system in England.