Two autistic men, who were detained for a total of 44 years in mental health units, are enjoying a new life as neighbours in purpose-built bungalows in Sunderland. Read more
A Q&A with Kirsty Stuart, the Newcastle-based solicitor who specialises in cases involving autistic people and those with learning disabilities detained in mental health units. Read more
Thousands of autistic people and those with learning disabilities are being held in mental health units for years at a time. We speak to the people trying to get them out. Read more
Emily (@ItsEmilyKaty on Twitter) was 16 when she was admitted to a mental health unit. She was so angry at her experience she became a mental health advocate, writer - and nurse - to work for a change in the system. Read more