Keighley charity backs campaign for vulnerable adult protection
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
A Keighley self-advocacy charity has supported a campaign to change the Mental Health Bill following the death of a 24-year-old autistic man.
People First Keighley and Craven, a self-advocacy charity for people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity, has backed a national campaign to change the law following the death of Christopher, a 24-year-old autistic man. Christopher was murdered by a man who had been exploiting him after gaining access to his flat whilst he was left without a secure front door following a welfare check. He had experienced repeated abuse and exploitation prior to his death.
The campaign, led by his mother Fiona Laskaris, calls for an amendment to the Mental Health Bill to better protect vulnerable adults from exploitation and abuse. The proposed 'Christopher's Law' would give families the right to request capacity assessments for vulnerable relatives and improve the assessment process by involving individuals familiar with the person being evaluated.
People First Keighley and Craven supported the campaign through an art workshop. The project, titled From All Walks of Life, features mixed-media shoe designs symbolising unity and shared experience. A charity spokesperson said they work to break down barriers and inequalities and bring people together to support people to become active members of the community.
How it is being reported
- Keighley charity backs calls for legal changes to protect vulnerable adultsA CHARITY has supported a national campaign through a creative art project.Keighley News · 16 Oct, 05:00
- Keighley charity backs calls for legal changes to protect vulnerable adultsA CHARITY has supported a national campaign through a creative art project.Telegraph & Argus · 16 Oct, 05:00
In this story: People First Keighley and Craven · Fiona Laskaris · Christopher · Keighley
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