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We will regularly add to this section news that relates to the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities.
People with Learning Disabilities at Risk of Avoidable Death
The final report of the confidential inquiry into the premature deaths of people with learning disabilities has been published.
Making Reasonable Adjustments to Diabetes Services for People with Learning Disabilities
This report contains a number of examples of reasonable adjustments to improve access to diabetes services.
Joint Strategic Needs Assessments: How well do they address the needs of people with learning disabilities?
This report suggests that in many areas of England JSNAs are failing to take due account of the health needs of people with learning disabilities, especially children with learning disabilities.
The future of the Learning Disabilities Observatory
From the 1st April, the Learning Disabilities Public Health Observatory will be part of a new organisation, Public Health England. Prof John Newton, Chief Knowledge Officer for Public Health England answers questions about this on a new video
Better eye care for people with learning disabilities
This joint event with SeeAbility is happening on the 18th June in London.
Fulfilling Potential: Building a deeper understanding of disability in the UK today
The Office for Disability Issues have published a review of evidence about disability in the UK.
Hospital admissions that should not happen
Some health conditions should usually be manageable without needing emergency hospital admissions. People with learning disabilities have a large number of emergency for convulsions, diabetic emergencies, constipation and influenza/pneumonia. This new report is about admissions for these conditions.
Improving the Uptake of Health Checks for Adults with Learning Disabilities.
This report, which builds on the current health check guidance, was published today.
Making Reasonable Adjustments to Eye Care Services for People with Learning Disabilities
This report written with SeeAbility has been published today.
Easy read plan for keeping safe and well in the cold weather
The Department of Health have published its 'Cold Weather Plan for England 2012'. This includes an easy read plan for keeping safe and well in the cold weather.