Winterbourne cases sparks calls for closure of learning disability institutions - Nursing Times

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[**Winterbourne cases sparks calls for closure of learning **disability** institutions**][3]
**Nursing Times**
Charities called for the closure of large institutions caring for people with learning **disabilities** and said they should be looked after near their own homes. The call came as a serious case review was due to be published into the abuse of vulnerable **...**
[Call for action on care home abuse][4]The Press Association
[Winterbourne View abuse: last staff member pleads guilty][5]The Guardian
[Disabled still facing 'unforgivable' abuse in care homes, charities warn][2]Telegraph.co.uk
[24dash (press release)][6] -[ITV News][7]
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