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  • Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss'
    A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.
  • Pregnant women rights questioned
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  • Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
    Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
  • Royal couple visit new hospital
    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
  • Child heart op ban 'should stay'
    Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
  • Churchill's teeth fetch £15,200
    A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for £15,200.
  • Mother's grief
    Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.
  • Child-free by choice
    But why do others question the decision?
  • Can your doctor call you 'fat'?
    Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
  • Coping with loss of armed forces parent
    A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
  • Destination Harley Street
    Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS
  • Public health fear in NHS revamp
    The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
  • Hip hope from stem cell technique
    Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
  • What to do if stung by a Weever fish
    What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
  • Say fat not obese, says minister
    GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
  • Asian donation
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  • Are we all ill?
    New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed
  • Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion
    NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
  • Can music aid athletic performance?
    Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
  • Friends offer 'a survival boost'
    Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
  • Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
    Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
  • Warning for obese mothers-to-be
    Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
  • 'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs
    The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
  • Ample bodied
    How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?
  • Creative block
    Robert Winston on the torment of scientists not just artists
  • Super-sized school uniforms sold
    As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.
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    British Institute of Learning Disabilities We work with the government and other organisations to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.   We also do research, such as how to include people with learning disabilities in making decisions.   We tell other people about what we find.

    CHANGE is a leading national equal rights organisation led by Disabled People

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    Dimensions We are a not-for-profit organisation and are the UK's second largest provider of support services for people with learning difficulties and/or autism.

    DotComUnity, the one stop resource for finding out about community services, care information and social interactivity for Adults and Children witha learning or physical disability, within YOUR local community.

    Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities We work with people with learning disabilities, their families and the people who support them.

    Guide2care  We have a website aimed at people looking for help and advice for care of the elderly and adults with learning difficulties in the UK

    Interconnections was established in 1995 by Peter Limbrick to support all practitioners and managers, from nursery nurses to neurologists and from health visitors to head teachers, who work with babies, children and young people (0 – 25 years) who have ongoing special needs for whatever reasons.

    As a multi-disciplinary resource, the icwhatsnew.com website is designed for everyone in statutory, voluntary and private agencies and will also be of interest to young people with disabilities / special needs, family members and carers.

    Learning Disabilities Coalition We represent 10 learning disability organisations. We have come together to form one group with one voice.

    Learning Disabilities Website  Welcome to the new look learning disability web site. The site is designed to provide information, education and services to both members of the public and those with a commercial interest. The site is primarily aimed at providing education information for people with learning disabilities, their carers, advocates, friends, professional carers, social and health care workers, students and those who have an active interest in promoting equality of opportunity for people with learning disabilities.

    Learning Disabilities Specialist Library The aim of the NLH Specialist Library for Learning Disabilities is to provide quick access to key documents and evidence for health professionals

    LD Forum The friendly online forum for people with learning disabilities, their friends, families, advocates and supporters

    MacIntyre is a national charity that provides learning, support and care for more than 900 children and adults with learning disabilities, at more than 120 MacIntyre services across the UK.

    Our mission is to be recommended and respected as the best provider of services for children and adults with learning disabilities across the UK.

    Our diverse range of services includes registered care homes, supported living schemes, accredited training schemes and lifelong learning services, as well as residential special schools and a further education college.

    Thank you for visiting the MacIntyre website, do please visit our site from time to time, we hope you enjoy learning about our work, past and present, and will support us as we continue to build for our future.

    Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carers.

    Mind A good source of information with leaflets, booklets and factsheets about learning disabilities & mental health

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    National Forum for People with Learning Disabilities The National Forum works with the Learning Disability Task Force and has the job of telling the Government how Valuing People is working for people with learning difficulties

    Respond provides a range of services to both victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities and those who have been affected by other trauma. Our services extend to support and training for families, carers and professionals.

    Speak Up We enable people who experience learning difficulties, mental health issues or other disabilities to find their voice and shape their own lives

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    Sunfield is a national UK charity specialising in the care of children with severe and complex learning needs and is recognised internationally for its work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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    Voice We are a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people who have experienced crime or abuse. We also support their families, carers and professional workers.



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    BBC Health

    BBC News - Health
  • Addiction drugs 'aid weight loss'
    A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.
  • Pregnant women rights questioned
    The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.
  • Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk
    Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
  • Royal couple visit new hospital
    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
  • Child heart op ban 'should stay'
    Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
  • Churchill's teeth fetch £15,200
    A partial set of false teeth made for Sir Winston Churchill are sold at auction in Norfolk for £15,200.
  • Mother's grief
    Living with the effects of the Oxford heart surgery deaths.
  • Child-free by choice
    But why do others question the decision?
  • Can your doctor call you 'fat'?
    Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
  • Coping with loss of armed forces parent
    A special holiday break is helping UK children cope with the loss of loved ones killed in conflict
  • Destination Harley Street
    Referring patients to a specialist private clinic cheaper than NHS
  • Public health fear in NHS revamp
    The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
  • Hip hope from stem cell technique
    Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.
  • What to do if stung by a Weever fish
    What should you do if you are stung by Britain's most poisonous fish?
  • Say fat not obese, says minister
    GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
  • Asian donation
    Organs for the community are in short supply
  • Are we all ill?
    New mental health manual could mean we'll all end up diagnosed
  • Weight, exercise and pregnancy confusion
    NICE have issued new guidelines on women's weight during and after pregnancy.
  • Can music aid athletic performance?
    Music has helped elite tri-athletes in Australia increase their endurance by 15%, researchers say.
  • Friends offer 'a survival boost'
    Having good friends and neighbours appears to boost survival chances by 50%, say researchers.
  • Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
    Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found
  • Warning for obese mothers-to-be
    Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
  • 'Emergency fund' for cancer drugs
    The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.
  • Ample bodied
    How realistic is it for women to want this actor's shape?
  • Creative block
    Robert Winston on the torment of scientists not just artists
  • Super-sized school uniforms sold
    As more and more children start primary school overweight, retailers are having to expand the waistlines on school uniforms.
  • Elderly care: Who should pay?
    Dame Joan Bakewell tackles the dilemma of who should pay for the care of our aging population.
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    © 2010 There4U
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    Learning Disabilities PDF Print
    Links - Learning Disabilities
    Article Index
    Learning Disabilities
    Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    Down's Syndrome
    Information
    All Pages

    We have supplied links to services that we believe to be of good conduct, but are not responsible for information they provide or how it is used. If you have health queries we strongly recommend consulting a professional.

     

     

     

     

    You can view more video’s by clicking the  arrow on the right within the player

    Useful Reading

    Housing rights resource pack - Department of Health - Click Here

     

    Action For Kids (AFK) is a national charity working with children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers. We help to transform young lives by removing the barriers to independence. Click on the links below to find out more.

    Alzheimers Society Learning Disabilities and Dementia

    British Institute of Learning Disabilities We work with the government and other organisations to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.   We also do research, such as how to include people with learning disabilities in making decisions.   We tell other people about what we find.

    CHANGE is a leading national equal rights organisation led by Disabled People

    Department of Health

    Learning Disabilities

    Dimensions We are a not-for-profit organisation and are the UK's second largest provider of support services for people with learning difficulties and/or autism.

    DotComUnity, the one stop resource for finding out about community services, care information and social interactivity for Adults and Children witha learning or physical disability, within YOUR local community.

    Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities We work with people with learning disabilities, their families and the people who support them.

    Guide2care  We have a website aimed at people looking for help and advice for care of the elderly and adults with learning difficulties in the UK

    Interconnections was established in 1995 by Peter Limbrick to support all practitioners and managers, from nursery nurses to neurologists and from health visitors to head teachers, who work with babies, children and young people (0 – 25 years) who have ongoing special needs for whatever reasons.

    As a multi-disciplinary resource, the icwhatsnew.com website is designed for everyone in statutory, voluntary and private agencies and will also be of interest to young people with disabilities / special needs, family members and carers.

    Learning Disabilities Coalition We represent 10 learning disability organisations. We have come together to form one group with one voice.

    Learning Disabilities Website  Welcome to the new look learning disability web site. The site is designed to provide information, education and services to both members of the public and those with a commercial interest. The site is primarily aimed at providing education information for people with learning disabilities, their carers, advocates, friends, professional carers, social and health care workers, students and those who have an active interest in promoting equality of opportunity for people with learning disabilities.

    Learning Disabilities Specialist Library The aim of the NLH Specialist Library for Learning Disabilities is to provide quick access to key documents and evidence for health professionals

    LD Forum The friendly online forum for people with learning disabilities, their friends, families, advocates and supporters

    MacIntyre is a national charity that provides learning, support and care for more than 900 children and adults with learning disabilities, at more than 120 MacIntyre services across the UK.

    Our mission is to be recommended and respected as the best provider of services for children and adults with learning disabilities across the UK.

    Our diverse range of services includes registered care homes, supported living schemes, accredited training schemes and lifelong learning services, as well as residential special schools and a further education college.

    Thank you for visiting the MacIntyre website, do please visit our site from time to time, we hope you enjoy learning about our work, past and present, and will support us as we continue to build for our future.

    Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability and their families and carers.

    Mind A good source of information with leaflets, booklets and factsheets about learning disabilities & mental health

    Learning Disabilities

    National Forum for People with Learning Disabilities The National Forum works with the Learning Disability Task Force and has the job of telling the Government how Valuing People is working for people with learning difficulties

    Respond provides a range of services to both victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities and those who have been affected by other trauma. Our services extend to support and training for families, carers and professionals.

    Speak Up We enable people who experience learning difficulties, mental health issues or other disabilities to find their voice and shape their own lives

    Learning Disabilities

    Sunfield
    Sunfield is a national UK charity specialising in the care of children with severe and complex learning needs and is recognised internationally for its work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
    Turning Point

    Equality and independence

    People with a learning disability should have the same opportunities as anyone else to live the lives they want, with the support they choose.

    Voice We are a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people who have experienced crime or abuse. We also support their families, carers and professional workers.



    Last Updated on Friday, 02 July 2010 09:49