Learning from Mistakes

 

• Many deaths of people with learning disabilities are reported years later.

• This means new health professionals don’t learn from previous mistakes.

• If incidents were reported sooner, care could improve.

• Everyone deserves safe, effective healthcare.

Example:

• Even well-known people, like popstar Michael Jackson, suffered when doctors made mistakes.

• People with disabilities can be more vulnerable if healthcare systems don’t act quickly.

Visual idea:

• Timeline showing “Incident → Report → Learning → Prevention”

• Icon of a healthcare professional with a checklist or lightbulb symbol

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Where to include:

• PDF: After the “Healthcare and Avoidable Deaths” section

• PowerPoint: Slide after “Healthcare and Avoidable Deaths,” emphasizing “Learn from Mistakes”

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Including this strengthens your advocacy by showing:

1. Why timely reporting and accessible information matters

2. How Easy Read can help reduce risk by explaining appointments and procedures

3. That systemic change is needed to prevent avoidable harm