Over Half of Adults With Learning Disabilities Die Before 65, Report Finds

An NHS-commissioned mortality review found that more than half of adults with learning disabilities in England do not live past 65.

• The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review found that over half of adults with learning disabilities die before age 65, compared to 15% of the general population.
• The report, covering deaths recorded between 2021 and 2024, found those with a learning disability died on average 19 years younger than the general population.
• Health minister Preet Kaur Gill said the statistics were "unacceptable" and the government was committed to improving outcomes through early intervention and training.
• The government confirmed Monday's report will be the final LeDeR publication in its current format, with future data recorded alongside other health outcomes.