Mencap @mencap.org.uk · Jun 20 1/ People with a learning disability die up to 23 years earlier than the general population, often from treatable conditions. In 2016, Oliver McGowan, who was autistic and had epilepsy and a mild learning disability, died in hospital.
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2/ He had a severe reaction to medication which he and his family had asked for him not to receive. A review in 2020 found that his death was potentially avoidable.