‘We Deserve Better’
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Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire worked with Manchester Metropolitan University, Learning Disability England and the Race Equality Foundation to produce this new report.
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This report called ‘We deserve better: Ethnic minorities with a learning disability and access to healthcare‘ reviews the barriers to healthcare faced by people with a learning disability from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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People with a learning disability from ethnic minority backgrounds die at an average age of just 34, compared to an average age of 62 for white people with learning disabilities.
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This report looks at the barriers that trigger this shorter life expectancy.
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We worked closely with a group of experts by experience who either have or care for someone who has a learning disability, and are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
This group guided the research process.
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The five-part report presents recommendations for policy, practice and research.
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PART A: Ethnic minorities with a learning disability and access to healthcare – a review of policy and data
PART B: Ethnic minorities with a learning disability and access to healthcare – an exploration of lived experience
Easy Read report: Ethnicity and difference in health and care
Executive Summary: Ethnic minorities with a learning disability and access to healthcare
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You can watch a video here which talks more about the research and the report.
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You can also view the launch webinar here.