This Learning Disability Week, we look at the current and long-standing barriers to improving care and support for people ...

Not enough eligible people are having life-saving annual health checks, say experts.

Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon in the general population and may be more prevalent in people with learning disabilities. There is growing interest in the use of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT ...

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care ...

Patients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study. Analysis of national survey data shows that adult patients with ...

Nurses on Teesside are introducing care bags for patients with a learning disability to reduce anxiety and distress in ...

The Learning Disability Register is held by GP practices and helps identify patients who may need additional support to ...

People in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before age 50, according to a study by researchers from The University of Manchester and The ChristieNHS ...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, some “otherwise qualified” individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

Patients with disabilities report lower satisfaction in health care interactions, particularly in understanding complex information and feeling respected. Disparities exist in perceived respect and ...