In 2021, nearly 700 people across Britain took part in online conversations to talk about their experiences of health and care. Here’s what Disabled people, neurodiverse people and their loved ones said about their experiences.
- Disabled people, neurodiverse people and their loved ones feel treated like second class citizens
- It is possible to get support but often it is a struggle
- People go unsupported if they do not have someone that is able to help them explore, request and challenge care provision
- Disabled and neurodiverse people want a level of support that will allow them to have things others take for granted, like a social life
- The health and care systems are disconnected and constantly firefighting crises, which stops Disabled and neurodiverse people getting the long-term support they need. Read more
Disabled people, neurodiverse people and their loved ones’ experiences with health and care
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To help preserve people’s anonymity, real names haven’t been used on quotes.