Paul Ridley
@paulridley5.bsky.social
Minnesota Vikings NFL is my passion, happily married & proud father of of my grown up children with Autism & Aspergers. Parent & Carer & campaigner @PaulRidley5on x/twitter
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Paul Ridley
@paulridley5.bsky.social
· Jan 4
'I gave up my job to care for my son and I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy'
The toll on unpaid carers - one in eight adults in the UK - has been unending during the pandemic after a reduction in support from paid carers, day centres and respite care
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People with learning disabilities should 'speak up' over health concerns, says woman with late terminal cancer diagnosis news.sky.com/story/people...
People with learning disabilities should 'speak up' over health concerns, says woman with late terminal cancer diagnosis
A new study has found people in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before the age of 50.
news.sky.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
People with learning disabilities should 'speak up' over health concerns, says woman with late terminal cancer diagnosis news.sky.com/story/people...
Cancer diagnoses delays for learning disabled people www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cancer diagnoses
Researchers say people with learning disabilities have their symptoms investigated less often.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Cancer diagnoses delays for learning disabled people www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sophie Turner: Assisted dying plans could kill people with eating disorders www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sophie Turner: Assisted dying plans could kill people with eating disorders www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Around one in three people have turned to AI for mental health help, poll finds www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
www.itv.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Around one in three people have turned to AI for mental health help, poll finds www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Mental health trust under scrutiny after patient deaths www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Mental health trust under scrutiny after patient deaths
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Mental health trust under scrutiny after patient deaths www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Suicide support charity sees rise in women calling www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Martin Gallier Project sees rise in women calling for support
The north west suicide prevention charity says it had seen a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Suicide support charity sees rise in women calling www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mother-of-two, 48, staggered to realise 'undiagnosed autism' had fuelled years of dangerous binge drinking www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Mum, 48, believes 'undiagnosed autism' caused risky binge drinking
To the people she met through her corporate PR job, glamorous Sarah Lloyd seemed to have it all... but behind the scenes, she struggled with guilt, shame and self-doubt.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Mother-of-two, 48, staggered to realise 'undiagnosed autism' had fuelled years of dangerous binge drinking www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
ADHD and autism assessment delays 'frustrating' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Greater Manchester ADHD and autism assessment delay 'frustrating'
Referrals currently going to a provider are unlikely to be seen before April, the NHS says.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
ADHD and autism assessment delays 'frustrating' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nurses hacked off teenager's hair and forced her into "suicide smock" at mental health unit www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Scots nurses hacked off teenager's hair at controversial mental health unit
Sadie McKenzie claims she has been left traumatised by her treatment when she was admitted in 2020 at the age of just 15.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Nurses hacked off teenager's hair and forced her into "suicide smock" at mental health unit www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
Councils warn SEND system faces total collapse without major reform to services www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/councils-war...
Councils warn SEND system faces total collapse without major reform to services - County Councils Network
Councils say the government ‘cannot keep ducking’ reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system as new research reveals a system on course for total collapse with local autho...
www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Councils warn SEND system faces total collapse without major reform to services www.countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/councils-war...
Peers to mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Peers to mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill
More than half of the 942 amendments have been tabled by seven lords in move which could filibuster legislation
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Peers to mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Tackling male suicide: The Government must prioritise suicide prevention in the men’s health strategy www.samaritans.org/news/tacklin...
Tackling male suicide: The Government must prioritise suicide prevention in the men’s health strategy
Tackling male suicide: The Government must prioritise suicide prevention in the men’s health strategy
www.samaritans.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Tackling male suicide: The Government must prioritise suicide prevention in the men’s health strategy www.samaritans.org/news/tacklin...
Mother in Law: Autism in girls www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
Mother in Law: Autism in girls
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Mother in Law: Autism in girls www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
'Repugnant': Do-not-resuscitate orders being given to learning disabled people without consent www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
'Repugnant': Do-not-resuscitate orders being given to learning disabled people without consent www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has sentence increased www.gov.uk/government/n...
Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has sentence increased
A children’s social worker who had a double life running a large-scale drug and weapons enterprise had her sentence increased following intervention by the Solicitor General.
www.gov.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Social worker who ran drugs and weapons network has sentence increased www.gov.uk/government/n...
People on one DWP benefit face 'home visit' under shake-up from Labour www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
People on one DWP benefit face 'home visit' under shake-up from Labour
DWP is rolling out its managed migration process, with Employment Support Allowance (ESA) claimants being moved over to Universal Credit.
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
People on one DWP benefit face 'home visit' under shake-up from Labour www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
Down Syndrome Act: government launches consultation on draft guidance www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/down-sy...
Down Syndrome Act: government launches consultation on draft guidance - Learning Disability Today
A consultation has been launched that sets out what the Department of Health and Social Care is proposing for the statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Down Syndrome Act: government launches consultation on draft guidance www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/down-sy...
Hospital ordered to make more suicide risk checks www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Royal Edinburgh Hospital ordered to make more suicide risk checks
NHS Lothian has been ordered to assess the risk of ligature points in rooms at its acute psychiatric hospital after an inspection.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hospital ordered to make more suicide risk checks www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
One in four missing meals due to cost pressures - report www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
One in four missing meals due to cost pressures - report
New report says parents of under 18s are among the groups most affected by cost of living pressures.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
One in four missing meals due to cost pressures - report www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
City MP calls for stricter fireworks regulations to reduce harm to people and animals in Milton Keynes www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/politic...
City MP calls for stricter fireworks regulations to reduce harm to people and animals in Milton Keynes
Calls for stricter firework laws have been made by a Milton Keynes MP to reduce burn injuries, animal distress and mental health impacts.
www.miltonkeynes.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
City MP calls for stricter fireworks regulations to reduce harm to people and animals in Milton Keynes www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/politic...
Popular day centre boosted for vulnerable Milton Keynes residents to enjoy www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/...
Popular day centre boosted for vulnerable Milton Keynes residents to enjoy
The City Council has expanded a popular centre that helps some of the city’s most vulnerable residents in Milton Keynes.
www.miltonkeynes.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Popular day centre boosted for vulnerable Milton Keynes residents to enjoy www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/...
'Difficult decisions' over adult social care - council www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kent County Council warns of 'difficult decisions' over adult social care
The Reform UK-led authority says it is facing
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
'Difficult decisions' over adult social care - council www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care www.gov.uk/government/n...
Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care
High-performing NHS trusts will be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care www.gov.uk/government/n...
Viewpoint: why does my social care support feel like a game of Monopoly www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/lived-...
Viewpoint: why does my social care support feel like a game of Monopoly - Learning Disability Today
Following on from his appearance on ITV this week, Matt Lester discusses how his social care support in Southampton became a game of chance.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Viewpoint: why does my social care support feel like a game of Monopoly www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/lived-...
'It felt like they had given up on me': What life is like for people with a learning disability www.itv.com/news/2025-11...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
'It felt like they had given up on me': What life is like for people with a learning disability www.itv.com/news/2025-11...