Mencap says lack of knowledge may be contributing to avoidable deaths in England each year A lack of training for health professionals could be contributing to 1200 avoidable deaths of people with a learning disability in England each year, research has found. A poll of 506 healthcare professionals for Mencap found 23% had never received training on assembly the needs of patients with a learning disability and 45% thought the lack of training may contribute to avoidable deaths.
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Source: guardian.co.uk