Health Inequalities Open Letter - Learning Disability England

Learning Disability England’s National Policy Leads Network have been talking about the health inequalities people face.

They have been thinking about what the changed to NHSE and the new 10 year plan means for people with learning disabilities.

They don’t think enough is being done to help people live good and healthy lives.

Jack Marshall, Kate Chate and Tim Keilty, Co-chairs of the Learning Disability England Representative Body, said:

“With many NHS changes, and no national plan, people are telling us they are worried about the future.

A new learning disability strategy with power behind it is the way to ensure that all NHS services are focused on closing the gaps, so people with learning disabilities don’t fall through them.

There are some examples of good healthcare where people with learning disabilities and their families are listened to, but this is not the norm. We know from research and too many families real experience, that the consequences of falling through the gaps for people with a learning disability are catastrophic.“

The group has created an open letter to the Prime Minister about what needs to change.

Members are calling for:

Create a new national programme and strategy for people with learning disabilities

Tackle health inequalities

Keep everyone accountable for making change happen

You can read the easy read letter here.

We are stronger when we all speak up together, will you take action?

Delivering the letter

On the 8th of July some members of Learning Disability England delivered the letter to 10 Downing Street.

The letter will be sent again at the start of September 2026 when MPs are back from Summer Recess.