Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report

A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.

Bereaved families 'disrespected' after learning disabled deaths recorded in error by official review

An NHS and government-backed review misrecorded causes of death for hundreds of learning disabled people, leading to ...

Bereaved families 'disrespected' as learning disabled deaths recorded in error

An NHS and government-backed review misrecorded causes of death for hundreds of learning disabled people, leading to ...
Learning Disability Today

LeDeR researchers apologise as republished report shows increased number of avoidable deaths

The latest report from LeDeR (Learning from Lives and Deaths – People with a learning disability and autistic people) has ...
Opinion
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Down’s syndrome guidance: why learning disability nursing must be at the centre

The draft consultation for guidance on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 so far fails to recognise the importance of learning disability nurses in the health and wellbeing of people with Down's syndrome.
Third Sector

Mencap aims to fundraise an extra almost £40m through new strategy

The learning disability charity's five-year plan, published today, says it wants to raise the additional sums over the next ...