Fit for whose future? A critical omission of people with intellectual disability in the 2025 NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England

Key Points

• The NHS 2025 Health Plan fails to include key considerations for individuals with intellectual disability, risking further marginalization.
• Critical areas such as policy, services, and rights protections are lacking in the current health framework for intellectual disability.
• Strategic co-production is necessary to promote equitable care, as without it, inequalities may be exacerbated in future health services.
• This editorial underscores the urgent need for changes in policy and service delivery to better meet the needs of vulnerable populations.