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The Latest Breaking News from Oliver McGowan

NHS staff under investigation after teen’s medical records accessed by staff years after death

Oliver McGowan, 18, who had autism and epilepsy, died in 2016 after an antipsychotic medicine triggered a rare reaction and caused his brain to swell

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Bethany’s disorders meant she was unlikely to get a job — then the Standard-backed charity Toucan stepped in

People with learning difficulties and disabilities face a 95% unemployment rate, but getting a job can be transformative for their self esteem and independence

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Parents of autistic teenager who died hail ‘milestone’ NHS training guidance

The code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training is named after 18-year-old Oliver McGowan.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

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Loss of NHS specialist nurses will lead to deaths of people with learning disabilities, experts warn

“We need more, and we know that more people will die if we’re not there,” warns learning disability nurse Katy Welsh

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

'Doctors don't trust me' - Autistic student speaks out over NHS 'barriers'

Newcastle University's Lauren Gilbert spoke of how they had been treated differently by medics because of their autism

Chronicle Live · Feb 28, 2023

Bristol teen Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on as health staff trained on learning disability and autism

Oliver died in 2016 after being given antipsychotic medication, despite warnings from his family

Bristol Post · Nov 1, 2022

Health staff in England to be trained on learning disability and autism

Mandatory programme named after Oliver McGowan, whose mother led a campaign after his death in 2016

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

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Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on after law is passed in his name

"This training will save lives"

Bristol Post · May 13, 2022

Mum who has campaigned since son's death will receive OBE from Queen

"I accept the OBE on behalf of Oliver and people whose voices aren’t always heard."

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2022

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