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Leo Andrade

Mother and campaigner

Leo's son Stephen has severe autism and a learning disability and was sent to an assessment and treatment 60 miles from his home. Leo became incredibly concerned for his welfare due to the excessive use of anti-psychotic medication he was ordered to take. Stephen is now in a different unit, but continues to be on high levels of medication. Leo is campaigning to bring her son, and the thousands of other people with a learning disability stuck in assessment and treatment units, back into their community.

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