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President Trump wearing a dark jacket and light blue tie speaking with his hands spread in front of him. In the background is seen Robert F Kennedy Jr.

President Trump’s Claims About Leucovorin & Autism

Ben Clark

President Trump has claimed that a particular medication called Leucovorin is a “gamechanger” in autism treatment, and that “it could help make our kids healthy again”. This is entirely false. Leucovorin is a useful medicine to treat a highly specific condition found in some autistic children, but it is not a treatment for autism, and it does not have a significant positive impact on the symptoms of autism.

BuDS advises that the parents of autistic children, and autistic people themselves, take no notice of Trump’s announcement. It is simply not true.

This is twice in one week that we have been forced to correct dangerous misinformation from the US President and his coterie.

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A lady with pink hair and wearing a white tshirt sits in a powered wheelchair, talking on the phone. The phone is held to her left ear, and she is smiling. There is a window and sofa in the background.

Becoming A BuDS BuDDy

Ben Clark

What is BuDDies?

BuDDies is a befriending scheme for disabled people in England who are feeling lonely or stressed at home. BuDDies is available to all disabled people in England who want friendly conversation with someone who understands. It is a free service, and can continue for as long as it is wanted.

Who are the BuDDies?

BuDDies are the BuDS volunteers who befriend and support isolated and lonely disabled people. This is a really rewarding role which can be done flexibly, and in your own time. No particular skills or experience are needed, just a friendly, caring, and non-judgemental approach and a willingness to be a “buddy” to someone who needs a friend.

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1 in 186 people in England likely now infected. Covid levels rise sharply over last two weeks. Covid risk level raised to HIGH.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 14 September 2025

Ben Clark

Covid infection levels in England have risen sharply over the last 2 weeks, as have other Covid measures. The overall risk level has risen from moderately high to High. It is clear that the next Covid wave is building fast, and we urge everyone to resume or continue precautions against catching this dangerous virus. Now is also the time to get your Covid boosters (if available to you) as quickly as possible.

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1 in 224 people in England likely now infected. Covid levels again remain roughly the same. Precautions now needed in nearly all indoor places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 31 August 2025

Ben Clark

After their recent big jump, Covid infection levels in England have again remained roughly static this week. As of 31 August, around 1 in every 224 people in England were infected. A further increase is only a matter of time, and we shall continue to closely monitor the situation. As the overall trend in infection levels is still upwards, we continue to advise people to resume strict precautions.

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1 in 249 people in England likely now infected. Historically lower levels predicted to rise. Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 10 August 2025

Ben Clark

Covid infection levels in England have once again risen, but remain at historically lower levels. Around 1 in every 249 people in England were infected in the week to 10 August, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

Covid infection levels in England, measured by multiple data sources, have remained at historically lower levels since January 2025. We have not yet seen the huge waves of infection that we saw in 2024 and 2023. However, disregarding weekly fluctuations, Covid infection levels in England are very slowly rising, and this week’s infection level is the highest since January.

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