Thousands with learning disabilities trapped in hospital, some for years

Report from University of Birmingham has inspired an exhibition from street artist Foka Wolf titled ‘Why are we stuck in hospital’?

Thousands of people with learning disabilities are stuck in long-stay hospitals because of a lack of psychological support and overly complicated treatment systems, according to research.

The report from the University of Birmingham has been released in conjunction with an exhibition from the subversive street artist Foka Wolf titled “Why are we stuck in hospital?”.