Clive Treacey was a gentle, kind, and caring individual. He had a passion for painting, enjoyed spending time in his garden, and loved listening to music. Clive was non-judgmental, optimistic, ambitious, and trusting. He had a deep love for his family and always remembered important dates like birthdays and family gatherings.

Living with a learning disability and epilepsy did not deter Clive, who’s spirit remained strong. Tragically, at the age of 47, he passed away suddenly due to a seizure and cardiac arrest. DVC want to share his story and the amazing resources that have come about from this tragic event.

A full review into Clive’s death resulted in this Good Practice Guidance & Checklist PDF resources being available via NHS West Midlands.

Epilepsy is more common in people with a learning disability than in the general population. Around 1 in 3 people (32%) who have a mild to moderate learning disability also have epilepsy. The more severe the learning disability, the more likely it is that a person
will also have epilepsy. Around 1 in 5 people (20%) with epilepsy also have a learning disability.

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