NHS Digital publishes data on people in inpatient units
At least 2,085 people with a learning disability and/or autism remain in inpatient units as charities warn they are at even greater risk during coronavirus crisis – up from 2,060 last month.
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CQC publishes data on deaths of people with a learning disability
The data published sadly shows that a significant number of people with learning disabilities have died as a result of Covid-19.
Transforming Care data shows a high number of children and adults remain in inpatient units amid concerns over increased risk during Covid 19
At least 2,060 people with a learning disability and/or autism remain in inpatient units as charities warn they are at even greater risk during coronavirus crisis
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JCHR report on the detention of young people who are autistic or have a learning disability during Covid-19.
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Children and adults with a learning disability and/or autism remain in inpatient units during lockdown.
Over 2000 people with a learning disability and/or autism remain in inpatient units
Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation call for urgent action and emergency investment in social care to stop more children and adults with a learning disability and/or autism being admitted into inpatient units during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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