Healthcare Inequalities in the UK
Ethnic minorities with learning disabilities face significant healthcare inequalities in the UK, resulting in substantial life expectancy gaps.
We need to hear patient voices more and act on any disparity.
Individuals with learning disabilities encounter greater challenges accessing healthcare, and these obstacles are exacerbated for ethnic minorities, who already experience a reduced life expectancy of 19.5 years compared to the general population.
- South Asians are dying 20 years earlier than their white counterparts.
This disparity highlights the long-standing failures in healthcare that perpetuate racism and ableism, underscoring the need for more supportive and inclusive care.
The NHS Race & Health Observatory, established in 2021, has been instrumental in addressing inequalities by driving policy changes and providing practical solutions.
Author's summary: Healthcare inequalities affect ethnic minorities with learning disabilities.
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