Resources

The Information Tribunal has ordered HM Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to reveal important information requested by Access Social Care around the decision-making processes which determine funding for adult social care.

ADHD guide is designed to offer practical advice and support for parents and carers, helping them to understand ADHD and how to support children in their care.

Inspirational new video co-produced and co-directed with the people who receive support from KeyRing about the friendships they have made, the skills they have shared and the things that they have achieved.

Social care charities Milestones Trust and White Horse Care Trust merge to create £40m organisation.

Rachael Dodgson of Dimensions says the budget adds to the pressure not-for-profit social care providers already face.

Young Epilepsy is asking people to send a message to their elected representatives to help push UK governments to take action on school support for children with epilepsy.

Guideposts receive new support for Forest School services for children and young people with educational, social, emotional and mental health needs.

Read the case studies that showcase Certitude London’s journey towards creating a fair, inclusive and diverse workplace.

As part of its #TP60 webinar series, Turning Point is holding an online session looking at ‘Unblocking the system – how can we move more people with a learning disability out of long stay hospital?’ Friday 25 October 2024, 9.00 - 10.00.

Elliot, who is supported by VODG member National Star, features in a BBC programme which follows his journey through college and preparing to enter the world of work and living independently.

Amber Housing, a subsidiary of Ambient Support providing housing management, property development and facilities management, unveils new brand and digital presence.

United Response is arranging a series of focus groups during November as part of research into disability hate crimes on public transport, and is inviting disabled voices to attend these sessions, contribute to the study, and share their lived experiences.

Community Integrated Care will host a free police safety webinar during Hate Crime Awareness Week, focusing on how to support people with care and support needs if they experience anti-social behaviour or crime in their communities.

Access Social Care would like to hear from HR Directors about using its new AI tool, AccessAva, to support employees (and their families) with health and social care issues.

Youth focused breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! has co-produced first-of-their-kind resources, with Ansar Projects, part of Thera, and Orchid, to support people with a learning disability, including accessible breast and testicular cancer information packs, self-checking cards and symptom guides.

Research by Deafblind UK has found gaps in the provision of assessments and care packages for people living with deafblindness. Deafblind UK has explored what the current challenges impacting compliance with the Care and Support Regulations are and how the charity can help overcome them.

Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Staff Teams during Loss and Bereavement is an award-winning co-produced interactive online workshop with ARC England, MacIntyre’s award-winning Dying To Talk team and featuring Expert by Experience Jess Hiles.

Headway East London’s second conference will focus on myth-busting and challenging misconceptions about brain injury, hearing from experts about the often-hidden challenges of living with a brain injury.

VoiceAbility’s Use Your Power campaign reached the Labour UK party conference last week at VODG’s fringe meeting, with the government pledging to “stop the unnecessary incarceration” of people with a learning disability and autistic people.

Diagnosis hub for parents and carers wondering when and how to talk to their child about autism.