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MCGOWAN DEVASTATED BY ANOTHER DEATH

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Paula McGowan: We need mandatory autism and learning disability training in education settings

Monday, 3 July 2023

Petition calls for mandatory learning disability and autism training in schools

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Duchess Sophie steps out to support long-standing charity after running London Marathon

Thursday, 13 April 2023

The Duchess of Edinburgh looks stylish in her satin shirt as she visits the charity for the learning disabled

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Champions

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Pretty in pink! Duchess of Edinburgh looks stylish in a blush satin shirt as she visits learning disability charity

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

NHSE estimates mortality ratefor autistic people is 51pc higher

Thursday, 5 January 2023

Q&A: Everything you need to know about new Oliver McGowan training

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism coverage report – November 2022

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism launched

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Health staff in England to be trained on learning disability and autism

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Hospitals failing to provide appropriate care to autistic patients, study finds

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Oliver McGowan: NHS Autism Training Mandatory After Teen’s Death

Monday, 7 November 2022

Oliver McGowan: NHS autism training mandatory after teen's death

Thursday, 3 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan mandatory training on learning disability and autism launched

Thursday, 3 November 2022

Health and care staff to receive training on autism and learning disabilities after mum's campaign

Wednesday, 2 November 2022

How health and social care workers will learn from the tragic death of Emersons Green teenager

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Mandatory learning disabilities and autism training officially launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

HEE launches Oliver McGowan mandatory learning disability and autism training

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan mandatory training launches

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Autism and learning disability training mandatory for NHS staff after Oliver McGowan's death

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Mandatory training on learning disability and autism launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Bristol teen Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on as health staff trained on learning disability and autism

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Oliver McGowan mandatory training for healthcare staff launches today

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Launched

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Autism and learning disability training mandatory for NHS staff after Oliver McGowan's death

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Mandatory learning disabilities training ready for launch in October

Thursday, 29 September 2022

Learning disabilities training: the change that followed tragedy

Monday, 15 August 2022

Paula McGowan is on the front cover of Defence Family Matters magazine for ADF members.

Sunday, 10 July 2022

Healthcare workers to get mandatory training in autistic care after Bristol campaign

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Campaigning mum Paula receives OBE

Monday, 6 June 2022

Paula Honoured for Health Campaign

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Campaigning mum Paula receives OBE

Sunday, 22 May 2022

Campaigning Mum Paula Receives OBE

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Learning disability training receives ‘positive feedback’ from nurses

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training passes into law

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on after law is passed in his name

Thursday, 12 May 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training - Mencap

Wednesday, 11 May 2022

‘Lightbulb Moment’ for health and care staff after receiving learning disability and autism training

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Health & Care Act comes into law in biggest change in a decade

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Learning disability and autism training trial a ‘lightbulb’ moment

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Health and Care Bill granted Royal Assent in milestone for healthcare recovery and reform

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Training helps staff care for patients with learning disabilities and autism

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Mum who has campaigned since son's death will receive OBE from Queen

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Mandatory learning disability training for NHS staff long overdue

Monday, 28 March 2022

Learning disability training for all nurses set to be mandated in law

Friday, 18 March 2022

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What keeps me awake at night… Paula McGowan, Oliver’s Campaign

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

O L I V E R : I N T H E N A M E O F A U T I S M

Saturday, 29 January 2022

Epilepsy in adults with neurodevelopmental disability - what every neurologist should know

Monday, 22 November 2021

LEARNING DISABLED GO TO FRONT OF QUEUE

Thursday, 26 August 2021

BBC Gloucester interview

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

REVIEW OF LEARNING DISABILITY NURSING NORTHERN IRELAND – STAFF ENGAGEMENT EVENT

Thursday, 8 July 2021

Public hearing witness Paula McGowan receives OBE

Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Honours for police worker and campaigner

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

OLIVER: DOCTOR FACES INVESTIGATION

Thursday, 17 June 2021

GMC to investigate doctor involved in high-profile patient death

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Doctor investigated after disabled teenage patient prescribed medication against their wishes and died

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Learning Disability Awareness Week: Oliver McGowan’s mother, Paula, recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services campaigning for learning disability and autism

Sunday, 13 June 2021

Scientists and Covid heroes recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Friday, 11 June 2021

Queen's Birthday Honours: Mum of Bristol teen Oliver McGowan receives OBE

Friday, 11 June 2021

Queen's Birthday Honours 2021: Full list of recipients in Bristol region

Friday, 11 June 2021

Half of deaths among people with learning disabilities in England in 2020 were ‘avoidable’

Thursday, 10 June 2021

What have I learnt from Oliver's story by Jim Thomas and Paula McGowen

Monday, 26 April 2021

20 Min Social with Paula McGowan

Sunday, 18 April 2021

‘Their human rights are being violated’: Disabled people at risk of over-medication

Tuesday, 2 March 2021

Retaining The Passion: Supporting People With Autism and Learning Disabilities Copy

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Oliver McGowan: Health chief apologises for autistic teen's death

Tuesday, 1 December 2020

CCG apologises for failings in investigation into Bristol teenager's death

Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Autistic Bristol teenager Oliver McGowan's death was 'avoidable'

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Teenager's death after being given antipsychotic was 'potentially avoidable'

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

NHS told to improve after ‘potentially avoidable’ death of autistic teenager

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Death of Bristol teen Oliver McGowan was 'potentially avoidable', report confirms

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION UNVEILS ATTITUDINAL INDIGNATION AND OVER USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IN TREATING ‘BEHAVIOURS OF CONCERN’

Sunday, 27 September 2020

Chemical restraints 'may be abuse'

Monday, 21 September 2020

Overmedication of intellectually disabled people costing lives, inquiry told

Monday, 21 September 2020

The disability royal commission is probing the use of psychotropic medication

Monday, 21 September 2020

Oliver McGowan: Mum’s medication warning to Disability Royal Commission

Monday, 21 September 2020

Mental Health Matters: Private sector must change its offer

Monday, 21 September 2020

Disability Royal Commission hears teenager was left with severe disability after being given psychotropic medication

Monday, 21 September 2020

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism Copy

Thursday, 30 July 2020

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism.

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Learning disability and autism training for health and care staff

Sunday, 19 July 2020

Learning disability awareness training to be delivered to all health and social care staff Copy

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Partners announced to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism training for all health and social care staff

Thursday, 16 July 2020

Bild chosen to deliver national Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Trial

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Partners announced to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism training for all health and social care staff

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Justice for all

Monday, 6 July 2020

Police probe death of teenager in NHS hospital

Thursday, 2 July 2020


Criminal probe into Oliver‘s death

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Police probe death of teenager in NHS hospital Copy

Wednesday, 1 July 2020


CRIMINAL PROBE INTO OLIVER‘S DEATH Copy

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Oliver McGowan: Police investigate autistic teenager's death at Bristol NHS hospital Copy

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Oliver McGowan: Police probe teenager's hospital death Copy

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

How will COVID-19 impact the essential face to face autism and disability training needed for every NHS and social care worker?

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Police to investigate autistic teenager’s death in hospital

Wednesday, 1 July 2020

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