Learning Disabilities Mortality Review programme

September 4, 2018

The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme is a world-first. It is the first national programme of its kind aimed at making improvements to the lives of people with learning disabilities. Reviews are being carried out with a view to improve the standard and quality of care for people with learning disabilities.

People with learning disabilities, their families and carers’ have been central to developing and delivering the programme.

Our organisation is part of the LeDeR Programme and submit deaths of patients with learning disabilities, to be reviewed. The first LeDeR Annual Report, published in May this year has identified aspiration pneumonia as one of the leading causes of death in patients with learning disabilities. The briefing on Aspiration Pneumonia provides information for carers in identifying aspiration pneumonia and reducing the risks.

If you require any further information about the LeDeR programme, please contact carol.cobb@nhs.net.