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This month I have been drowning in reports and opinions on the state of community care. Here is my rambling reflection of where we are and where we are going…

Mencap has warned of a shortage of specialist nurses trained to care for people with learning disabilities, which they say is putting the lives of thousands of vulnerable people at…

We hear a lot about health inequalities in terms of access to health care and treatment. Many people with learning disabilities tend towards obesity, through lack of access to healthy…

What is ‘art’? People with something important to say are saying it by creating moving and beautiful work. Standing in the lobby the other day, one of the engineers sent…

It’s budget setting time again, and a manager’s thoughts turn to saving money. But how can we engage staff and service users in making sure costs don’t run away with…

Memories can be triggered by different sensations; a song, an image, an item of clothing. Using different senses to help with transition can make for some unusual practice. I have…

Trying to get to sleep can be a real problem for some. Sometimes a mug of cocoa and a warm bath is all you need, but what if it isn’t…

Another Big Thing this month (and nothing to do with Scotland specifically) is the launch of Mencap’s ‘Hear My Voice’ campaign, which champions the right of people with learning disability…