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Commons Debate pack by Elizabeth Parkin, Alex Bate and Alexander Bellis. It was first published on Tuesday, 10 October 2017. It was last updated on Monday, 16 October 2017.

Supporting and safeguarding adults with learning disabilities

This briefing provides a summary of current policy for adults with learning disabilities, safeguarding guidance, NHS programmes, parliamentary coverage and recent reports.

Further information is available in the House of Commons Library briefing on Learning Disability – policies and issues (April 2016). The briefing examines policies and services in the areas of:

  • Health and social care
  • Employment
  • Welfare and benefits
  • Education
  • Criminal justice

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CDP-2017-0179 
Related items
Subjects
Criminal proceedings Crime Administration of justice Employment Education Learning disability Protection Mental capacity Social security benefits Vulnerable adults Independent Safeguarding Authority
Published by
Social Policy Section
House of Commons Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk