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It is more beneficial for peopleâs moods to exercise at a moderate rate than to not exercise at all

6 May 2011,

Intense exercise is not a realistic goal for everybody as each person has a different level of physical health.

Transition seminar and launch of new online resources for teachers

5 May 2011,

The resource is aimed at those working with young people with learning disabilities in the education system and aims to provide a one stop shop of information, resources and up to date research.

Catherine Zeta Jones and self-management in bipolar disorder

20 April 2011, Dr David Crepaz-Keay

Living with bipolar disorder may not be easy, but there are many approaches people can take to mitigate some of the challenges that follow diagnosis.

Quality checking in Kingston

19 April 2011,

The latest development with our work in south west London has been to set up a quality checking team with local people with learning disabilities carrying out checks on the services provided by a number of provider organisations and Kingston’s own supported living service.

Better than the Oscars!

15 April 2011, Guest Blogger

Aurore Lacabe, Support Worker at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities writes about the first Afiya Awards.

More work is needed to ensure the ESA assessment process doesnât cause unnecessary stress or anxiety

7 April 2011, Keith Bates

We must ensure that the assessments themselves are fair, thorough and carried out by health professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the nature of learning disability.

The NHS and government arenât addressing gender concerns in mental health inpatient care

6 April 2011,

According to an alarming report only 23% of female and 39% of male mental health inpatients are accommodated in designated single-sex wards, despite it having been government policy since 2005.

Our response to the CQC report about the experiences of patients applying to Mental Health Tribunals

1 April 2011,

It’s great that the Tribunals Service is making a real effort to improve the Mental Health Tribunal process but the report suggests there’s still some way to go.

Our reaction to Geoff Boycott's comments on the depression of England cricketer Michael Yardy

25 March 2011,

Depression can hit anyone, anywhere, even the most successful people, who are often vulnerable as traits like perfectionism and high ambition are associated with drive to succeed.

The first Independent Specialist Care awards

17 March 2011,

If young people are not assessed properly and their needs not identified and met, they can fall through the net at mainstream schools and miss out on the support that they need to develop.