MPs shocked by abuse in care of learning disabled
Published Date:
06 March 2008
Adults with learning difficulties are subjected to "abusive and degrading treatment", neglect and carelessness in healthcare centres and residential homes in the UK.
Individuals were inappropriately restrained with straps or a "chemical cosh", denied treatment because of their learning disability or even assaulted.
And it said that their experiences in health and care settings reflected a wider culture in which people with learning disabilities were denied their rights.
The report, from Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights, called for a "culture change" to meet the aspirations of the Government's Human Rights Act and the Duty to Promote Disability Equality.
The committee said it was "particularly concerned" that the Government was still "searching for levers" to encourage authorities to ensure dignity and respect for all.
Labour MP Andrew Dismore said: "We were particularly shocked by witnesses who told us that even in cases of horrific abuse or neglect, staff simply did not know what they were doing was wrong."
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06 March 2008 9:55 AM
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