House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Eighth ‘Learning from lives and deaths – People with a learning disability and autistic people’ (LeDeR) report
02 September 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
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At a glance
Key points
- The eighth annual LeDeR report on deaths among people with a learning disability and autistic individuals is published.
- The minister announces initiatives to improve care, including mandatory staff training and implementing Martha's Rule in hospitals.
- An Action from Learning Report and quality frameworks for health checks are set to be published as part of the initiatives.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the publication of the eighth annual LeDeR report on deaths among people with a learning disability and autistic individuals, highlighting significant health inequalities.
Action requested
The minister announces several initiatives to improve care, including mandatory training for staff, rolling out Martha's Rule in hospitals, publishing an Action from Learning Report, and developing quality frameworks for health checks. The government also aims to reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care by at least 10% over the next year.
Key facts
- People with a learning disability die 19.5 years younger than the general population.
- Autistic people without a learning disability are now included in LeDeR reports.
- Good practice reviews have increased by over 10% since 2021.
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme is being rolled out to ensure staff knowledge and skills.
- NHS England aims for a minimum 10% reduction in mental health inpatient care use for people with a learning disability or autism.
- Martha's Rule has been rolled out in 143 acute inpatient pilot sites as of February 2024.