Why Ethnic Minorities with Learning Disabilities Face a Crisis
Ethnic minorities with learning disabilities face major healthcare inequalities in the UK, leading to shocking life expectancy gaps.
We need to hear patient voices more and act on any disparity.
People with learning disabilities face greater challenges accessing healthcare in the UK, and these obstacles are even more pronounced for ethnic minorities.
This community already die 19.5 years younger than the general population. When ethnicity is considered, new findings reveal that South Asians are dying 20 years earlier than their white counterparts.
This gap reflects the longstanding failures in healthcare that expose vulnerable groups to racism and ableism, serving as a painful reminder that the system lacks supportive and inclusive care.
Established in 2021, the NHS Race & Health Observatory has played a pivotal role in tackling inequalities by driving policy changes and offering practical solutions.
Author summary: Healthcare inequalities affect ethnic minorities with learning disabilities.
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