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Reforming the Mental Health Act – What It Means for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities
Reforming the Mental Health Act – What It Means for People with Autism and Learning Disabilities The Government’s proposed Mental Health Bill amendment marks one of the most significant reforms to...
From Hospital to Home: Reducing Long-Term Detention
Despite government promises to close inpatient beds, the number of autistic people without a learning disability in hospitals has risen by 142 % since 2015. On average, people stay 4.6 years in hospital, far longer than they need clinically and often far from home.
Tackling Stigma and Health Inequalities
Claims of widespread overdiagnosis can reinforce stigma. Suggesting that autism, ADHD or other learning disabilities are being diagnosed too often implies that some people are gaming the system or that these conditions are simply trends.
Personal health budgets: Latest figures and what they mean for you
HomeCareDirect specialises in supporting people to use personal health budgets to hire their own carers and personal assistants.
Locked up for 45 years
Supporting People with Autism and Complex Needs: How HomeCareDirect Can Make a Difference