Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds

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 NHS England, external  was originally meant to be published last year but faced repeated delays.

It found 39% of deaths of people with learning disabilities and autism were classed as avoidable in 2023, almost twice as high as the general population.

NHS England said it was rolling out more training for staff and identifying patients with learning disabilities earlier so they can be given more appropriate care.

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