Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 17
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The physical health and wellbeing of autistic people and people with learning disabilities requires greater...
Conclusion
The physical health and wellbeing of autistic people and people with learning disabilities requires greater prioritisation. We believe that the creation of an Intellectual Disability Physician to co-ordinate care in line with the model established in the Netherlands should be fully explored by the Department and NHS England & Improvement; and that this model would be a positive approach to addressing key problems facing autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree. Government has looked into this. But we are worried this could have some bad effects within health care services. We would rather all doctors are able to work with people with a learning disability and autistic people. We have been working to create training for health care staff. The training will teach them about working with people with a learning disability and autistic people.