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November 16, 2020

People with learning disabilities had higher death rate from COVID-19

The death rate for people aged 18 to 34 with learning disabilities in England was 30 times higher than the rate in the same age group without disabilities, researchers found.
November 3, 2020

New statistics on deaths and self harm in prisons

To reduce ongoing harm we need to dramatically reduce the prison population, says INQUEST.
October 5, 2020

Older people in care homes abandoned to die amid Government failures, says Amnesty

The appalling death toll was entirely avoidable and is a scandal of monumental proportions, says Amnesty International.
September 11, 2020

Potential legal case against largest UK care home operator

Private companies that pay no tax in the UK are making millions for shareholders whilst asking the tax-payer for PPE and testing, says law firm partner.
August 1, 2020

New statistics on deaths and self-harm 'expose perilous state of prisons' in England

Every five days a person in prison takes their own life and self harm continues to be at record levels.
July 27, 2020

Disabled people’s led organisations challenge UK Government's coronavirus record

The letter highlights the devastating impact of the crisis on the lives of disabled people and calls on government to put disabled people at the heart of recovery planning.
July 14, 2020

UK among highest COVID-19 health worker deaths in the world

The UK has recorded the among the highest number of COVID-19 health worker deaths in the world, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
June 24, 2020

Call for a public inquiry into Northern Ireland care home deaths

Amnesty International has very serious concerns about decisions related to the spread of COVID-19 infection in the care home sector.
May 31, 2020

Call for a Day of Mourning and Lament for US COVID-19 deaths

After 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, US faith leaders and Mayors have called for a Day of Mourning and Lament on 1 June 2020.
May 6, 2020

Local Government Association responds to latest community death figures

The LGA says it is crucial that the Government’s online PPE ordering system is fully rolled out as soon as possible.