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Why don’t South Asian people access learning disability services as much as other groups in Kirklees?
Kirklees has a higher than national average number of ethnic minorities. These communities generally have lower interactions with services and for South Asian people with learning disabilities, this is further exacerbated since people with learning disabilities and their carers can be isolated socially and when it comes to accessing NHS or social care services.

Health and Social care inequalities for new migrant communities
Evidence shows that physical and mental health outcomes are worse for people who are not born within the UK.

Incorrectly issued penalty charges
Over the past two years we have heard stories from patients about penalty charges from the NHS Business Services Authority.
Penalty notices are sent to patients who have incorrectly claimed free dental or prescription charges. The charges include the cost of the treatment and also a penalty fine of up to £100.00.

Problems with wheelchair provision in Kirklees
In early March 2017 we received information from patients in Kirklees and Calderdale, who had used the posture and mobility service, that they were concerned over long waiting lists and equipment which was unfit for purpose.
We also found that positive feedback was submitted to the Healthwatch Calderdale website from some patients who did not have complex or changing needs.

Adult Autism in Kirklees
Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale were contacted by a few adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) who were concerned about complications around diagnosis and accessing services locally.

Support services for people with ME/CFS
The Calderdale and Kirklees Independent ME Support group raised various issues with Healthwatch Kirklees regarding diagnosis, stigma and support for people with ME.
The ME group asked Healthwatch to support them with sharing their experience with local Clinical Commissioning Groups.
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