Proceeding contribution from Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 5 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Adults with Learning Disabilities

How urgently is the Minister treating the matter? Many of us have copies of the excellent briefing paper from Mencap and the Learning Disability Coalition. Although those bodies welcome the Government's strong commitment to improving health services for people with a learning disability, they highlight certain matters. My hon. Friend the Member for Eddisbury (Mr. O'Brien), the shadow spokesman, highlighted the fact that among people with learning disabilities aged 20 to 29, the mortality rate is nine times higher in men and 17 times higher in women. They also highlight other areas. Are these a priority for the Government?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 488 c363WH
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Disability Disclosure of information Disability aids Employment Health services Education Human rights Discrimination Learning disability Training Personal budgets Reasonable adjustments
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Adults with Learning Disabilities

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