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Eye health and vision problems in people with learning disabilities are often not diagnosed. Katrina Venerus of the Local Optical Committee Support Unit says more specialist services are needed.

Supporting learning disability patients throughout their hospital journey is the main aim of new developments across Sussex Community NHS Trust; Julie Penfold reports.

Dan Parton writes that the number of adults with learning disabilities receiving a health check has only increased by 5% in the past year is worrying – especially with the introduction of GP consortia.