Jenny Whinnett said her son Craig could have lived longer and with less pain if he had been treated differently Children with a learning disability in Scotland are more likely to die prematurely - ...

Children with a learning disability in Scotland are more likely to die prematurely - often from treatable causes, a report has found. The Scottish Learning Disability Observatory (SLDO) study found ...

This is an easy English version of the story. For the standard English version, click here. We know that people with a learning disability get worse healthcare than other people. A report, external ...

People with learning disability are being diagnosed with cancer too late, according to research from The University of Manchester and The Christie hospital. A study found symptoms were investigated ...

Lord Paul Scriven, a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, has spent years championing the rights of learning disabled people ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

A journal has published an edition of articles which have been edited and peer reviewed by people with learning disabilities, in a first for academia anywhere in the world. A University of Manchester ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A leadership scheme for learning-disabled and autistic creatives has been launched in partnership with venues including Battersea Arts Centre in London, Leeds Playhouse and Derby Theatre. Access All ...