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    Concerns over lack of clinical training causing avoidable learning disability deaths

    New research suggests a lack of training for health professionals could be contributing to 1,200 avoidable deaths of people with a learning disability happening every year

    Date
    15 February 2018
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    ‘How did you catch Down syndrome?’ – Mencap response to Work & Pensions Committee report into benefits system

    ‘How did you catch Down syndrome?’ – Mencap response to Work & Pensions Committee report into benefits system

    Date
    14 February 2018
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    Mencap NI launch support programme for families and children with a learning disability

    Mencap NI launch support programme for families and children with a learning disability

    Date
    17 January 2018

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