Health staff in England to be trained on learning disability and autism

Mandatory programme named after Oliver McGowan, whose mother led a campaign after his death in 2016

Mandatory training for health and care staff in England to support people with a learning disability and autistic people has been launched following a grieving mother's four-year-campaign.

Paula McGowan's 18-year-old son Oliver, who had a mild learning disability and autism, died after doctors arrogantly" gave him antipsychotic medication despite his family's warnings that they were unsuitable.