ITV News reports on Fiona's campaign

21 May 2025
Fiona speaking to Romilly Weeks from ITV News

ITV news reports on Fiona's campaign to amend the Mental Capacity Act in honour of her autistic son, Christopher, whose life we believe could have been saved by this amendment.

 

In a positive step forward, the Health Secretary has pledged to consider "very carefully" how the upcoming Bill can reflect the urgent calls of Fiona and countless other parents fighting for the safety of vulnerable young adults.

These are not isolated stories. They are a call to action. The exploitation of vulnerable individuals, coupled with the lack of appropriate mental capacity assessments, has lead to tragic outcomes that could potentially have been prevented.

ITV News also reported on Ian, whose autistic daughter was placed by social services in accommodation with five men. This arrangement led to her being subjected to coercive control and exploitation, leaving Ian and his wife feeling powerless due to her assumed capacity.

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