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  • Treat me well: Alex and Angela's story

    18 April 2020

    Angela Black

    Hear from Angela, whose son, Alex, spent over a year in and out of hospital. Despite noticing that Alex was in pain, Angela found that the hospital staff she dealt with weren't able to change their way of thinking to diagnose Alex.

  • Treat Me Well: Paula's story

    18 June 2018

    Paula McGowan

    Hear from Paula about why she is calling for doctors and nurses to receive mandatory training in autism and learning disability.

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