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Original feedback for

Ipswich Hospital (Part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust)


Discrimination towards clients with Downs

Supported two gentlemen with Downs to outpatients. Both times the subject of their learning disability came up with regards to providing treatment with the implication being that there was no real point providing treatment as their life expectancy was historically short. Did insist on another appointment with one dept and saw consultant who agreed with me that an operation would be needed this year. The outcome of the other appointment with the other gentleman was to contact them if the problem become worse. Was saddened to see them being treated this way just because they have Downs,especially as in the 21st century they are now living longer,healthier and happy lives.