Intellectual disabilities and the fight for justice

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  • Prominent UK campaigners George Julian and Chris Hatton on why there are still so many preventable deaths among people with learning difficulties, and what needs to change

    Dr Andi Horvath

    Published 19 December 2018

    1 min read
    Episode 44
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    The Justice For LB campaign, which was launched following the death of 33-year-old Connor Sparrowhawk in a British residential unit, has made the issue of preventable deaths among people with an intellectual disability more visible.

    It’s an issue that can be solved; and that it’s time to start addressing it, say researchers and campaigners.

    Episode recorded: November 12, 2018

    Interviewer: Andi Horvath

    Producer and editor: Chris Hatzis

    Co-production: Dr Andi Horvath and Silvi Vann-Wall

    Banner image: Shutterstock

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