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Features
Have your say on our selection of featured Viewpoint articles.
Special Olympics Summer Games
Tennis player Shain Lewis was one of 157 athletes who represented Great Britain at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, from 25 June to 4 July. He shares his diary of the Games.
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Personal budgets and personalisation
This March marks a milestone for the number of people using personal budgets in England. But as budgets are cut, can the personalisation of services still be achieved?
Supporting parents with a learning disability
The number of parents with a learning disability is rising, but they are not getting the support they need to being up their children. A new project aims to change this by working to educate medical professionals.
Cuts and the comprehensive spending review
October's comprehensive spending review included cuts to local government funding and changes to the welfare system, which could have a significant impact on people with a learning disability.
Changes to the benefit system
The current benefits system is complex. But plans to reform it could have a lasting impact for people with a learning disability.
Barriers to housing
Housing is high on the list of issues that impact on the health, wellbeing and inclusion of people with a learning disability. There are many barriers to getting the right home – but there are solutions too.
The future of social care
Before the general election the former government promised to ‘fundamentally change our system of care' by launching a National Care Service. With a new coalition government in power, which way now for a social care system in financial crisis?
Accessible elections
The 2010 general election will take place in a matter of months. And it has never been more important for people with a learning disability to use their vote.
Review of the decade
As we enter the 2010s, Viewpoint looks back on the past decade’s highs and lows for people with a learning disability.
Carers with a learning disability
The number of people with a learning disability who care for parents, partners and children is rising. But are they receiving more recognition and support?
Fashion photoshoot
For a second year, creative director Gary Harvey teamed up with Viewpoint to create a stunning set of images of people with a learning disability.
Employment
In June, the government launched a new employment strategy for people with a learning disability in England.
Sex and relationships
Lucy Baxter’s frank comments about her son’s sex life have generated wider debate about sex and relationships for people with a learning disability.
The health ombudsman report
This March the health ombudsman published her final report on the deaths of six people who died in NHS care. For the families it was a chance for justice, but has it given them the answers they wanted?
