Families call for change as complex needs adults ‘trapped’ in hospital

One mother calling for greater urgency has been sharing her son's story.

Support agencies say too many families of people with complex learning disabilities continue to feel powerless in a system that’s supposed to be helping them get their loved ones out of hospital.

Despite ambitious pledges and improvements in monitoring, groups claim real change has not happened, stripping those stuck in inappropriate care of their human rights and of what matters to them.

The Scottish Government says tackling the difficult challenge is a priority.

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