University of Warwick
8 - 9 August 2025
2025 Headline Sponsor:
Paula McGowan
Founder of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism for health and care staff.
Paula McGowan OBE is a passionate campaigner for equitable healthcare. Following the avoidable death of her son Oliver, she led a successful campaign for mandatory training on learning disability and autism for health and care staff. Her work has transformed policy and practice across the UK and inspired global change.
Speaker Session
Friday 8 August 2025, 11:10 – 12:00
Session Title: Oliver’s Story – Avoidable deaths and the importance of reasonable adjustments.
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