Health staff in England to be trained on learning disability and autism

Mandatory training for health and care staff in England to support people with a learning disability and autistic people has been launched following a grieving mother’s four-year-campaign.

Paula McGowan’s 18-year-old son Oliver, who had a mild learning disability and autism, died after doctors “arrogantly” gave him antipsychotic medication despite his family’s warnings that they were unsuitable.

McGowan on Tuesday expressed relief that her years of campaigning had resulted in change…