Medics are using a ‘virtually painless’ blood test for people with learning disabilities who have a phobia of needles.

Doctors in Morecambe, Lancashire, have been using the touch-activated phlebotomy (TAP) device on patients’ upper arms to collect blood.

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Children and adolescents on the autism spectrum are more likely to suffer gut problems, sleep difficulties, eating disorders and anxiety, according to a new study.

US researchers found that the higher rates of additional health issues emphasise the need for more comprehensive healthcare for autistic individuals.

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The UK Government has stepped in to create stronger visiting rights for people in health and care settings.

The move follows an ITV News investigation last month. The programme exposed how the relatives of severely learning disabled people living in care were being restricted or banned from visiting them after complaining about negligent care.

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