Josh is 21, and he’s spent his entire adult life trapped in a hospital.
He’s one of thousands of people with severe learning disabilities and autism, detained on a secure unit, who do not need to be there.
So why can’t Josh, and so many others, leave? Peter Smith tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.
You can read more and watch Peter’s full report here: https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-14/familys-hurt-as-thousands-with-learning-disabilities-locked-up
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