LeDeR is a research programme based at King’s College London that focuses on the lives and deaths of autistic people and those with learning disabilities. It aims to highlight gaps, share what’s going well, and help make things better in health and care.
What is LeDeR & Why It Matters
- What LeDeR does
LeDeR (Learning from Lives and Deaths) reviews deaths of autistic people and people with learning disabilities across England. It creates annual reports with findings. King’s College London - Its goals
- Improve care.
- Reduce health inequalities.
- Prevent early deaths.
- Recent work
The most recent report is LeDeR Report 2023 (published Sept 2025). There are versions for different audiences (main, appendix, easy‑read, infographic, video). King’s College London - Partnership & collaboration
LeDeR works with several academic and community partners including the University of Central Lancashire, Kingston University, and organisations supporting people with learning disabilities. King’s College London
Where to Find More
LeDeR reports and findings (current and past) on the King’s College website.
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Accessible versions so everyone can understand (easy read, video, infographics) are included.