The health and care of older people in England 2015 – extremely disturbing report. More than a million older people have unmet care needs

This report presents the latest authoritative data on older people's health and care needs and the provision of health and care services in England. We analyse the degree to which these needs are being met by health and care services.

The population in England is ageing and with this comes a r

Government Study Suggests Autism Overdiagnosed – study from USA

The extracts below are from an article by Michelle Diament in Disability Scoop dated October 27, 2015.

With as many as 1 in 10 children with autism ultimately losing their diagnosis, a new government study suggests some kids placed on the spectrum shouldn’t be.

Looking at data from a fede

International children’s palliative care abstracts service

Together for Short Lives provides a unique international children’s palliative care abstracts service for all members and stakeholders. It is the only service of its kind, bringing together all the latest research abstracts of relevance to professional working with babies, children and young people

'Hidden in plain sight'- report by UK Equality & Human Rights Commission about disability hate crime – with recommendations

'Hidden in plain sight' is the final report of our inquiry into disability-related harassment. The report uncovers that harassment is a commonplace experience for disabled people, but a culture of disbelief and systemic institutional failures are preventing it from being tackled effectively.

As well

Literature review of the impact of early childhood education and care on learning and development

Early childhood education and care is a key priority for the Australian Government in recognition that ECEC programs play a vital role in the development of Australian children and their preparation for school, and enabling parents to work.

This review explores the literature on the complex rel

Community-Based Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Systematic Review

The International Centre for Evidence in Disability is delighted to announce the publication of the Campbell Review on Community-Based Rehabilitation for People With Disabilities in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Systematic Review.

Recent estimates suggest that there are over one billion pe

The Global Reference List of 100 Core Health Indicators - from WHO

This is a standard set of 100 indicators prioritized by the global community to provide concise information on the health situation and trends, including responses at national and global levels.

It will be reviewed and updated periodically as global and country priorities evolve and measurement meth

Arts and vulnerable people: examining the evidence base. Paper by Haran Sivapalan

This paper reviews the research evidence on the impact of arts therapy for vulnerable people (including those with mental illness, individuals in palliative care, older people, homeless people and prisoners).

Participation in arts projects is linked to positive outcomes, such as symptomatic relief,