Former national clinical director warns of delays to the programme to stop over-prescribing medicines to people with learning disabilities or autism NHS Engl...

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Paula discusses the ongoing journey to improve mandatory training.

Paula McGowan's interview on BBC Radio Bristol discussing the governments announcement of autism and learning disability mandatory training for healthcare pr...

Olivers campaign has been awarded a certificate from the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' List 2019.

Brings Us Together writes an article on BAPS Awarded To Paula. Visit the link below to read more https://bringingustogether.org.uk/baps-paula-mcgowan/

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