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More People with Learning Disabilities in the Future
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[18/11/2004] The population of people with a learning disability in England is predicted to grow and, although Valuing People has successfully raised the profile of people with a learning disability, barriers still exist to prevent people achieving full citizenship. More People with Learning Disabilities in the Future - Read more
Elderly: Hospitalization and Restricted Activity Can Lead to Disability
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[04/11/2004] Illnesses and injuries leading to hospitalization or restricted activity are key sources of disability for independent older persons, regardless of physical frailty, Yale researchers report. Elderly: Hospitalization and Restricted Activity Can Lead to Disability - Read more
RNID Funds Research for a Sound Future
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[02/11/2004] Economic costs and human suffering of hearing loss is great while auditory research is limited. RNID is investing over £600,000 in four research projects at leading universities to help find ways of preventing hearing loss and tinnitus and to improve mathematical skills amongst deaf children.RNID Funds Research for a Sound Future - Read more
Ignorance Threatens Eye Health Says Major Survey
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[15/10/2004] Thirty percent of adults in the UK risk losing their sight by not having an eye test and nearly three million of those most at risk, the over 55s, haven't had their eyes tested in the past two years according to a survey.Ignorance Threatens Eye Health Says Major Survey - Read more
HRH Countess of Wessex as Mencap Patron
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[14/09/2004] HRH the Countess of Wessex is to make her first official visit as a Mencap patron. On 14 September she will visit a project for children with a learning disability in Warrington. HRH Countess of Wessex as Mencap Patron - Read more
Government Urged to End Scandal of Poor Housing for Disabled
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[09/09/2004] The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is calling for the Housing Bill currently going through Parliament to urgently address the scandal of disabled people being imprisoned in unsuitable accommodation. Government Urged to End Scandal of Poor Housing for Disabled - Read more
Mencap President Launches New Life Saving Carers’ Card
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[09/09/2004] Mencap’s president Lord Rix launched a life saving carers card for parents in Surrey on Tuesday 7 September. The pilot scheme aims to give older parents and carers of people with a learning disability peace of mind. Mencap President Launches New Life Saving Carers’ Card - Read more
How to Improve Care of Older Adults
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[03/09/2004] The American Journal of Nursing (AJN), the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), a national organization of professionals in the field of aging, are teaming up to improve the care of older adults. How to Improve Care of Older Adults - Read more
Speaking For Ourselves
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[28/07/2004] Scope has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a new oral history of disability. Speaking for Ourselves will describe the experiences of people with cerebral palsy in the 20th Century and take two years to complete.Speaking For Ourselves - Read more
News, Views, and Information - Websites on Amputation and Prosthestics
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[01/07/2004] Our link list provides resources for amputees and people who are using prostheses: get support from peers and advice on rehabilitation, legal and financial issues.News, Views, and Information - Websites on Amputation and Prosthestics - Read more
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