Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:41 am on 4 September 2025.
Julie Minns
Labour, Carlisle
10:41,
4 September 2025
Madam Deputy Speaker, I congratulate you on your very successful ice cream-inspired tour of your Constituency during the recess.
I recently met a constituent of mine, Lou, who was part of a group that developed Turning Point and Learning Disability England’s information pack on “Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation”. We know from LeDeR—learning disabilities mortality review—reports and other sources that too many learning disabled and autistic people die with a “do not resuscitate” order in place. Will the Leader of the House please arrange for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to make a statement on the actions that have been taken to ensure that learning disabled people and their families are fully involved in and fully informed of any DNR decision?
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