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Diabetes UK has published resources to support providers of diabetes services to improve care for people with diabetes and a learning disability. Read more

Guidance – People with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments The guidance explain why reasonable adjustments must be made to health services and what adjustments

The film, created with the support of many self-advocacy groups, forms part of NHS England’s ongoing work to ensure that everyone has access to

Topics including: A&E attendances fall following GP minor injuries service launch New chief officer for three CCGs Commissioning priorities for 2017-2019 Hundreds of local

Case Study

Jim was befriended by a person who began ‘borrowing’ money on a weekly basis claiming to have a sick child. Jim’s case was recognised as a disability hate crime when he attended a Brandon Trust workshop; subsequent actions led to a prosecution. Jim revealed that he had previously told his support agency but after receiving a dismissive response, felt unable to mention it again.

This nationally–accredited training is designed to improve the skills and confidence of those who support disabled people to be more active, and is a