Laura was only 31 when she died of covid 19
Tomo @BBCBreakfast can reveal the ⬆️risks facing people with a learning disability
While the Govt has stalled to publish data in this area we've learnt there’s been a 175% ⬆️ in unexpected deaths in the places where they may live 1/3
Some elderly might also live in these settings, but while the elderly are automatically entitled to covid testing, people with a learning disability are not
Tomo @BBCBreakfast we’ll hear calls for that to urgently change 2/3
Tomorrow from 0600 @BBCBreakfast and huge thanks to the bereaved families who’ve spoken to us
Such an important topic
@sarasiobhan will also join us live
Research on this by @KatieLangton1
If you’re a care provider we’d love to hear your experiences on testing
One provider told us after an outbreak in one home staff were able to get a test 4 residents had no automatic entitlement
“This needs to change they have to be protected”
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