Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

The psychiatry profession’s newly revised reference manual on mental disorders changes the definition and classification for many disabilities commonly seen in schools, but those changes—at times ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a piece of civil rights legislation designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities. It was passed into law in 1991 and guarantees equal rights ...

Restrictive interventions should be used as a last resort and decisions to use them should be based on the principle of using the least restrictive intervention necessary. Documented risk assessment ...

Performing certain tasks, doing things that used to be easy or maintaining links with the community and other people may become more difficult as people with a learning disability grow older. Care and ...

GPs have helped the UK hit its target of 15 million Covid-19 vaccinations a day early, with the health secretary confirming all adults aged 50 and above should be offered the jab by the end of April.