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Double discrimination: what it is and why people with learning disabilities are at risk

People from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who have learning disabilities face statistically higher levels of healthcare inequalities in the UK
Posted 29 March 2023 - 01:00
Learning disability consultant nurse talks to a service user of minority ethnic origin: people from ethnic minority backgrounds with learning difficulties face double discrimination
 
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