Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR)

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The LeDeR Programme reviews the lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people across England.

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The aims of the programme:

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Improve care for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

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Reduce health inequalities for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

Health inequalities are unfair differences in people’s health.

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Prevent people with a learning disability and autistic people from early deaths.

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You can find out how LeDeR works by watching this video:

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People in Surrey have told us what they would like from their local services in the following video.

How to report to LeDeR

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Anyone can notify the LeDeR programme about someone who has died using an online form.

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The form should take around 15 minutes to complete.

If you need help with this:

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Phone: 01278 727 411

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Monday to Friday

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8.30am to 4.30pm

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You can find out more about LeDeR on NHS England's LeDeR website.

National and Surrey LeDeR reports

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National report:

This annual report provides information about the deaths of people with a learning disability and autistic people that have been reported to LeDeR.

An easy read report

There is also an easy read version available.

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This video tells you about the latest report to be published: You can watch the video here.

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Surrey report:


The annual report provides information about the deaths of people with a learning disability and autistic people reported to LeDeR in Surrey.

LeDeR strategy: Putting the learning from LeDeR into Action

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There is a Surrey Heartlands Strategy 2021 to 2024.

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This says what we want to happen to make care better for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in Surrey.

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If you would like to know more about LeDeR please contact Lynne Ramnanansingh, LeDeR Co-ordinator.

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Phone: 0300 5611 606

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Losing someone can be very difficult.


Surrey Heartlands share information on bereavement support for people with a learning disability.

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