Written questions

Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme

2026-05-12 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL57 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to continue the LeDeR programme beyond the expiration of its current national contract; and, if they have no such plans, what alternative framework they will implement to ensure continued oversight, rev

Answer

The Government is clear that the stark health inequalities and poor life expectancy faced by people with a learning disability are unacceptable. This is recognised in the 10-Year Health Plan, with key objectives within the plan being to equip health and c...