BBC reports on abuse and neglect of children with learning disabilities at a special school
The BBC have reported on the abuse and neglect of 39 children with learning disabilities at Whitefield School in London from 2014-2017.
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The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces three newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
Government misses target to reduce number of people with a learning disability and autistic people in inpatient units by 50%
NHS Digital statistics confirm that the government has missed its target to reduce the number of people with a learning disability and autistic people detained in inpatient units by 50% - with more than 2000 people still stuck in these units, there need to be concrete actions to achieve meaningful change
Department for Education Research report on 'Reasonable Force and Restrictive Practices in Alternative Provision and Special Schools'
The Department for Education have published a research report looking into schools' policies on using restrictive practices, staff training and how these incidents are recorded.
Reforming adult social care in England - report
Read the CBF’s statement on the Public Accounts Committee’s most recent report on the need to reform adult social care in England.
Government Response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill’s report
A year late, the government has published its response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill’s report
Accessing Support with a Carers Assessment
Have you had an assessment of your needs as a carer in the last year? Find out more about how to access a carers assessment here