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December 8, 2014

Charities Report Adults with Learning Disabilities are at Risk of Abuse 

The Independent reports campaigners are warning that thousands of vulnerable adults with autism and learning disabilities are receiving inappropriate or dangerous treatment and being locked up, when they should be cared for in the community.

Relatives and charities are calling for disabled adults who display challenging behaviours, curently sectioned under the Mental Health Act to be released to receive better treatment at home or in the community.

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