Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Debate

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Kate Green

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Learning Disabilities Mortality Review

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Tuesday 8th May 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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What is unacceptable is that people with learning disabilities have poorer health outcomes than the rest of the population, which is why NHS England commissioned this piece of work and why we are determined to address it.

Kate Green Portrait Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)
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What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that people with learning disabilities can confidently access good quality sexual health services? What work is she doing with her counterparts in the Department for Education to ensure that young people with learning disabilities receive excellent sex and relationships education?

Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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This is an important aspect, and I will get in touch with the hon. Lady with a more detailed answer to her question.

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