For Immediate Release
Contact Information:
Media Contact: Dr Elizabeth Corcoran
Email: elizabeth.corcoran@dsrf-uk.org
The appalling case of Adrian Poulton (56), who died in Poole Hospital after receiving no food for nine days, tragically exposes the vulnerability of people with intellectual disabilities in end-of-life decision-making across the NHS. The Down’s Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF UK) offers deep condolences to Adrian’s family regarding his wrongful death, and resolves to fight for equity and adequate safeguards to protect the rights of people with Down syndrome, particularly the fundamental right to life. It is clearer than ever that Kim Leadbeater’s proposed Assisted Dying Bill tramples on these sensitive issues, without due regard to specific vulnerabilities and current failures in end-of-life care.
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