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People with learning disability are being diagnosed with cancer too late, according to research from The University of Manchester and The Christie hospital. A study found symptoms were investigated less often, the patients received less treatment, and had a poorer prognosis.

Sebbie Hall, from Lichfield in Staffordshire, was born with a rare chromosome anomaly that affects his mobility, communication, and learning. Despite these challenges, he has spent the past five years carrying out daily acts of kindness and raising funds for community causes.

Lloyd is eight years old and living with a rare genetic condition that renders him non-mobile, non-verbal, with a severe intellectual disability and reliant on a feeding tube for sustenance. Around 30% of children with such a condition don’t live past the age of five.

Level Playing Field said the results of its fifth online survey showed that the proportion of disabled fans who said “inaccessible public transport” and being “unable to travel to stadiums” were barriers they faced when attending live sport had both continued to increase since 2021.

A new landmark report is urging the Government to enhance mandatory training on autism for public-facing staff, developed in collaboration with autistic individuals and their supporters as part of the new autism strategy.