It’s easy for the Government to do nothing – to continue to ignore vulnerable people we support and our valued workforce.

Read more › “Public Affairs action on sleep-ins”

Last week, we released a statement regarding the abuse at Mendip House. At the time, we said we had approached NAS for an update on what they had done to learn from events and make sure they could not happen again. Below is Carol Povey’s response in full.

Read more › “An update from Carol Povey at the National Autistic Society regarding Mendip House”

LDE’s Tracy Hammond reflects on recent events

Read more › “We need a culture change!”

Richard Handley died of complications from constipation in November 2012, and his inquest concluded last week.

Read more › “Richard Handley – a statement”

The Mendip House safeguarding report which has just been issued outlines in detail the abuse which occurred and makes distressing reading. There can be absolutely no excuse for the horrific events which took place there.

Read more › “Mendip House and NAS”

I’m, ahem, late 30’s and I cannot even begin to think that this beautiful house in which I am lucky enough to live could be a ‘home for life’. I’d like a bigger garden, windows in the bathrooms and a utility room to name but a few of my requirements.

Read more › “Guest Blog from KeyRing A ‘home for life’”

LDE is very disappointed that Philip Hammonds comments give a very misleading picture about the access which disabled people have to the labour market and about the massive contribution which they make when they are given the opportunity to be economically active.

Read more › “Philip Hammond causes storm with remarks about disabled workers”

Last night, BBC news ran a story about the care provider, Sussex Healthcare.

Read more › “Deaths in Sussex Health Care”