The proportion of avoidable deaths among adults with a learning disability has fallen but is still almost double that of the general population, according to a new report. The best destinations and ...

A study investigated uptake of health promotion initiatives among people with learning disabilities; results were varied, revealing that further work is needed to explore factors limiting access.

The mother of a young man with a learning disability has said it is "heartbreaking" watching her son "starting to sense that he's not having the opportunities or the chances of somebody his age".

People with learning disabilities and autism in England are dying almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population, a long-awaited report has said. The annual mortality review commissioned by ...

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Constipation is a significant problem for people with learning disabilities, and an initiative delivered focus groups and sessions to support patients and carers People with learning disabilities are ...