People with learning disabilities (including autism) are suffering and even dying as laws to protect them are ignored by the NHS in England, says an inquiry report.
See link- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7530624.stm
EHRC related link-Commission vows to tackle 'second class' health care for people with learning disabilities
29 Jul 2008
The Commission today announced it will play a leading role to bring about change in response to a major inquiry addressing the negative experiences of people with learning disabilities in healthcare.
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/newsandcomment/Pages/tacklehealthcare.aspx
Colin Revell
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