Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
Summary
More people with learning disabilities and autism in England were found to have died from avoidable causes in 2023 than first reported. A revised report corrected the initial 39% of avoidable deaths to 40%. The report highlights ongoing issues in healthcare for individuals with these conditions.Key Facts
- The corrected report shows 40% of deaths with known causes were avoidable, up from 39%.
- The original report was withdrawn due to errors caused by a "technical issue" and then re-released.
- The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) found that people with learning disabilities die about 20 years earlier than the general population.
- 963 out of 2,397 reviewed deaths were classified as avoidable in 2023.
- The most common cause of death was circulatory diseases at 17.6%.
- Among autistic adults without learning disabilities, deaths from suicide or accidents rose slightly.
- Mencap, a charity, reported around 200 deaths were initially misreported, causing distress.
- Concerns persist about healthcare failures for people with learning disabilities and autism.
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