Richard Handley died of complications from constipation in November 2012, and his inquest concluded last week.

Read more › “Richard Handley – a statement”

The Mendip House safeguarding report which has just been issued outlines in detail the abuse which occurred and makes distressing reading. There can be absolutely no excuse for the horrific events which took place there.

Read more › “Mendip House and NAS”

I’m, ahem, late 30’s and I cannot even begin to think that this beautiful house in which I am lucky enough to live could be a ‘home for life’. I’d like a bigger garden, windows in the bathrooms and a utility room to name but a few of my requirements.

Read more › “Guest Blog from KeyRing A ‘home for life’”

LDE is very disappointed that Philip Hammonds comments give a very misleading picture about the access which disabled people have to the labour market and about the massive contribution which they make when they are given the opportunity to be economically active.

Read more › “Philip Hammond causes storm with remarks about disabled workers”

Last night, BBC news ran a story about the care provider, Sussex Healthcare.

Read more › “Deaths in Sussex Health Care”

LDE wrote a plain English briefing on sleep-ins and National Minimum Wage back in July. You can read that briefing here.

The government has just made a new announcement about sleep-ins and National Minimum Wage. We think it is important to share this news with our members.

Read more › “Sleep-Ins Update”

The government recently made an announcement about funding supported housing.

You can read the announcement here.

This is a plain English summary about these proposals and what Learning Disability England thinks about them.

Read more › “Funding for Supported Housing – Consultations”

On Wednesday 25th October there will be a debate in the House of Commons on social care.

Read more › “Social Care Debate: Write to Your MP!”