Health Services: Learning Disability
Commons · Question 104036 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Jas Athwal
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of Matha's Rule on enhancing patient care and saving lives for those with learning disabilities.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 16 Jan 2026
Martha’s Rule is being implemented in all acute hospitals in England. Early indications suggest a positive impact on patient care across patient groups, including people with learning disabilities, through improved recognition of physiological deteriorati...