People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years younger than the general population, a shocking new report has revealed.
It’s even worse for those from an ethnic minority group.
But it shouldn’t happen: These are preventable deaths.
ITV News has highlighted the scandal, hearing from people with learning disabilities and their families who say their health concerns were dismissed or not taken seriously by authorities.
Today’s long-awaited report into the avoidable deaths has suffered months of delays.
And it’s hoped it could be key in helping prevent more.
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