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Government Response Published 4 Apr 2024 ↗ View on Parliament

We have heard worrying indications that mass institutionalising of people with disabilities can have negative impacts. The FCDO should consider this in its programming, and to ensure that none of its programming perpetuates the negative impact of mass institutionalisation.

We have heard worrying indications that mass institutionalising of people with disabilities can have negative impacts. The FCDO should consider this in its programming, and to ensure that none of its programming perpetuates the negative impact of mass institutionalisation. Type: conclusion | Number: 11 | Paragraph: 59 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: HMG position: Partially Agree. The FCDO recognises that children with disabilities are at a particularly high risk of institutionalisation, including children with psychosocial disabilities. We further recognise the harm of institutionalisation to children’s wellbeing and development. This is why we