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A fair and supportive society: summary report
- Authors:
- RICKARD Wendy, DONKIN Angela
- Publisher:
- University College London. Institute of Health Equity
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- London
This practice resource considers the value of applying a social determinants approach to improve the lives and outcomes of people with learning disabilities. It highlights that factors other than health care provision, can impact on health, wellbeing and premature mortality for people with learning disabilities. Based on a review of reports and research findings, the report identifies key issues for people with learning disabilities and effective interventions which could improve outcomes. It focuses on the following areas: the early years; children, young people and transition to adulthood; work and income; discrimination; and social participation and social inclusion. The report finds that, compared to the general population, people with learning disabilities are: more likely to live in poverty, less likely to be in work, more likely to be bullied or discriminated against and more likely to be socially isolated. The report concludes that that best practice should be rolled out more widely to achieve: early years, better services for children and young people, a reduction in poverty, an increase in the percentage of people in work, a reduction in discrimination, and improved social integration and social inclusion. It makes recommendations to improve lives and health outcomes people with learning disabilities throughout their lives. (Edited publisher abstract)