Alison Bloomer

The government has launched a new action plan concentrates to ensure people providing care are recognised as unpaid carers and know what support and services are available to make caring more manageable.

The National Autistic Society has responded to a new paper about the definition of autism and said it may jeopardise access to support and lead to more stigma.

US President Donald Trump has been criticised for spreading misinformation about autism after signing an order that separates out the childhood MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) vaccine and making reference to “high rates of autism”.

A new study published in the British Journal of General Practice shows that primary care registers of people with a learning disability appear to be improving, but remain at between one-third and one-quarter of prevalence estimates.

The Speak Easy communication cards, which is an accessibility tool developed by Natonwide is now freely available to all financial services providers across the UK.

People with a learning disability who have diabetes and administer insulin have been harmed by gaps in healthcare services and inequitable access to support, according to a new investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

Digital Care Hub has launched its first photo competition, inviting people across adult social care to share images of digital care in action and show how technology supports people drawing on care.

The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) has announced the finalists in its international photography competition for people who have Down’s syndrome.

The NHS Alliance has said that soaring costs associated with the rise in ADHD and autism are running out of control. They are calling for a national mandatory price that reflects the cost of provision and delivers good value for money.

The costs of meeting soaring demand for ADHD and autism services in England are spiralling out of control and have become unsustainable, according to The NHS Alliance.