Tuesday, 12 November 2019

The scandalous detention of learning disabled people won't be stopped by a review

The scandalous detention of learning disabled people won't be stopped by a review | Dan Scorer Urgent investment in social care is essential to address the reasons why people are locked away in inpatient units

People with a learning disability face inequalities in all aspects of their lives, and access to good quality health and social care is no exception.

Many people may think asylums are a thing of the past, but 2,250 people with a learning disability and/or autism continue to be locked away in inpatient units across the country, where they are at increased risk of abuse and neglect. The Guardian

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