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Research — 1 Jun 2026

Attachment and caregiving in families with parental learning disabilities

Dr Layla Harding, a clinical psychologist at Royal Holloway University of London, reflects on research seeking a deeper understanding of caregiving within the broader contexts of parents’ life experiences, relationships, and social circumstances.

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Research — 30 Mar 2026

The role of Adult and Children’s Services in better supporting parents with a learning disability

A new briefing highlights how Adult Services can better support parents with a learning disability – an issue linked with increased involvement in the child protection system and, too often, family separation.

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News and updates — 19 Feb 2026

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 6

Discover the latest from the Network that supports practitioners working with parents with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.

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News and updates — 15 Dec 2025

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 5

Discover the latest from the Network that supports practitioners working with parents with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.

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News and updates — 19 Aug 2025

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 4

Discover the latest from the Network that supports practitioners working with parents with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.

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News and updates — 14 Aug 2025

Effective support for parents during care proceedings and contact: Learning from lived experience

Join a free online Teams session aimed at advocates and others working with parents with learning disabilities or difficulties during care proceedings.

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News and updates — 13 Jun 2025

Championing parental support for people with learning disabilities

Learning Disability Awareness Week is a powerful moment to amplify voices and shine a spotlight on the tools and communities driving change, says Melika Malone-Lee, Policy Officer, Working Together with Parents Network.

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News and updates — 20 May 2025

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 3

Discover the latest from the Network that supports practitioners working with parents with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.

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News and updates — 7 Apr 2025

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 2

Read the latest news from the network.

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News and updates — 7 Mar 2025

WTWPN Newsletter: Issue 1

Welcome to our first Working Together with Parents Network newsletter.

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News & opinion — 4 Mar 2025

A new home for the Working Together with Parents Network

Research in Practice, part of the NCB family, is proud to announce that we are the new home of the Working Together with Parents Network.

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News and updates — 26 Feb 2025

Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Spotlight publication

Drawing on the latest research, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory has published a Spotlight publication.

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