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NHS England has collaborated with SeeAbility, people with a learning disability, autism, families, carers, special schools, clinicians, and stakeholders to develop and test sensory checks, establishing clinical guidance and commissioning frameworks for local integrated care boards.

Following the "Deaf at work" survey in December 2024, SignHealth has released a report on Access to Work, which outlines its vision for a system that opens up opportunities, not creates barriers.

The latest ASC State of the Nation report reflects on what data tells us about social care in Labour’s first year in government.

A new report from Look Ahead lays out a practical roadmap to unlock investment in supported housing and drive cross-sector partnerships.

RAD is one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK. Celebrating deaf culture and community, with deaf people, and in collaboration with others, RAD delivers services that deaf people want and need.

This year’s event will bring delegates together to discuss and develop the narrative on restoring care as a societal issue. Last year participants from a dozen countries and three continents described the challenges and possibilities in a global context.

VODG is delighted to welcome latest member Zetetick Housing, a charity providing homes for people with learning disabilities, autism or additional needs.

Together Trust has launched an “Email Your MP” action in response to the lack of focus on unregistered accommodation for children in care during the House of Lords second reading of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Without a national strategy to phase out unregistered settings, too many children, including children with complex needs, remain at serious risk.

RNIB would like to hear from you if you have sight loss, to learn more about the areas in your life where you’ve needed support, as well as the types of help you’ve received in the past.

SeeAbility has launched a new short film for Learning Disability Week to raise awareness of how people with learning disability can get support with eye care.

Mencap’s new policy paper, supported by qualitative research from Cordis Bright, confirms what many people with a learning disability and their loved ones already know: people with a learning disability face significant and unavoidable extra costs.

Ambassadors include prominent figures from the worlds of sport, music, and the arts and champion Sense’s vital work supporting disabled people to connect with others and be included in the world.

VODG welcomes it's newest member, Havencare, a charity making a difference to people who have diagnoses of learning disabilities, brain injuries, autism and other support needs

Quiz from Young Epilepsy to find out about different types of seizures and triggers as well as the appropriate first aid measures to take during a seizure.

An explainer of the changes to disability benefits that the UK government proposed in March 2025 – and how you can have your say about them.

Roadshow of health information and campaigning workshops will visit deaf community groups, coffee mornings, social clubs, health services and more as part of SignHealth’s engagement with the wider deaf community.

An EasyRead explainer of the changes to disability benefits that the UK government proposed in March 2025 – and how you can have your say about them, by United Response.

Options shares the story behind its new brand, at the heart of which is the belief that everyone has the right to the life they want.