Toby Perkins MP last week showed his commitment to ensure that people with a learning disability get the healthcare they have a right to by signing Mencap’s Getting it right charter.

The MP for Chesterfield signed the charter at a Parliamentary Reception which was part of the launch of Mencap’s Getting it right campaign, the focus of this year’s Learning Disability Week. The charter calls on health professionals to commit to a nine-point pledge that will help make real changes and save lives.

 Speaking at the Getting it right Parliamentary Reception, Mr Perkins said:

“This is a hugely important campaign that sets a benchmark of practice to ensure that people with a learning disability have the same access to good healthcare as everyone else. I pledge my commitment and support to help ‘Get it right’ for people with a learning disability from across Chesterfield.”

 For more information on the Getting it right campaign and charter, and to show your support, www.mencap.org.uk/gettingitright.