Valuing people landing pagehttp://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbTue, 19 May 2009 11:46:00 GMTMy learning disability will open doors not close them, says tsar Watkinhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/19/111596/my-learning-disability-will-open-doors-not-close-them-says-tsar-watkin.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/19/111596/my-learning-disability-will-open-doors-not-close-them-says-tsar-watkin.htmlSpecial Olympian seeks to inspire others to succeed through government roleTue, 19 May 2009 11:46:00 GMTScott Watkin is new co-national director for learning disabilities http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/05/111468/scott-watkin-is-new-co-national-director-for-learning-disabilities.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/05/111468/scott-watkin-is-new-co-national-director-for-learning-disabilities.htmlThe Department of Health has appointed Scott Watkin, a Special Olympics athlete, to champion people with learning disabilities.Tue, 05 May 2009 09:42:00 GMTLearning disabilities: Orchard Hill hospital set to closehttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/30/111440/learning-disabilities-orchard-hill-hospital-set-to-close.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/30/111440/learning-disabilities-orchard-hill-hospital-set-to-close.htmlMencap has hailed “the end of an era” with the official closure of Orchard Hill, the last NHS hospital for people with a learning disability.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:31:00 GMTExcellence Network honoured teams 2009: the Self-directed care categoryhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/29/111422/excellence-network-honoured-teams-2009-the-self-directed-care-category.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/29/111422/excellence-network-honoured-teams-2009-the-self-directed-care-category.htmlThe Excellence Network recognises achievement in social care. Honoured teams will be invited to the presentation at this year's Community Care LIVE on 13 May Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:07:00 GMTLearning disabilities: End-of-life care guide publishedhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/28/111362/learning-disabilities-end-of-life-care-guide-published.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/28/111362/learning-disabilities-end-of-life-care-guide-published.htmlA guide to help social care professionals provide end-of-life care for people with a learning disability has been published by Mencap and Keele University. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:07:00 GMT