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The fourth annual report of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme

16 July 2020

Proposing MP
Helen Whately Con
Faversham and Mid Kent
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The publication of the fourth annual report of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme (LeDeR) is being announced.

Action Requested

The minister requests a careful consideration of the recommendations in the report to improve care for people with learning disabilities and ensure appropriate action is taken. NHS England has published an Action from Learning Report alongside the LeDeR report, outlining work to improve safety and quality of care.

Key Facts

  • The fourth annual LeDeR report covers deaths from 1 July 2016 up to 31 December 2019.
  • From this period, 7145 deaths were notified to the programme; 3450 in 2019 alone.
  • In 122 reviewed cases, people received care significantly impacting their well-being or contributing directly to death.
  • The LeDeR programme was established in June 2015 and is led by the University of Bristol.
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