Dozens of adults with learning disabilities and autism in Derby and Derbyshire are "locked up" in mental health hospitals, new figures show – as a charity urged the Government to end the "human rights ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. South Wilts Mencap, based in Salisbury, is marking Learning Disability Week. (Image: South Wilts Mencap) A charity is celebrating ...

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Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

Participants from the Autism Plus Hub in Knaresborough joined an art workshop during Learning Disability Week 2026.

A learning disability service has been recognised in a national award scheme. Salisbury-based charity Alabaré was named one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kelly said her son Gael's early diagnosis in the US meant they had access to immediate support [Family photo] A mother whose son ...

A mother whose son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at the age of three has said early intervention was key for supporting families facing learning disability challenges. Kelly's 13-year-old ...