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04 January 2008 |
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In the light of the government detailing its priorities for people with learning disabilities for next three years, charities have had a lot to say about the new proposals.
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12 November 2007 |
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), which was brought into force on October 1st 2007 in England and Wales, provides a thorough structure for decision-making on behalf of people aged 16 and over who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.
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30 August 2007 |
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As the government has announced that many long-term campuses for people with learning disabilities are to close, the question has to be asked what will happen to residents when they are back in the community, as swathes of day centres across the UK are also facing closure.
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17 August 2007 |
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It seems that the High Court ruling on the availability of Alzheimer's medication on the NHS for those with milder symptoms has provoked a mixed reaction.
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13 August 2007 |
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As part of its £33 million New Deal for Carers package, the government has announced that it has earmarked £25 million to provide short-term respite care for carers in emergency situations across the country from October 1st 2007.
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