CQC 21 May 2019
- Interim report of the CQC review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with a mental health problem, a learning disability or autism.
- This interim report focuses on 39 people who are cared for in segregation on a learning disability ward or a mental health ward for children and young people. It recommends that an independent review is undertaken of every person placed in segregation, and a strengthening of the safeguards that protect the safety, welfare and human rights of these people.
- However the CQC are advocating a better system which makes sure that people, and particularly children and young people, with behaviour that others find challenging receive effective help and so prevent admission to hospital.
New measures to improve care for people with autism and learning disabilities [News]
DHSC 21 May 2019
- It has been announced that the DHSC will accept all of the CQC report’s recommendations and has announced a wider package of measures to improve care for autistic people and those with learning disabilities, including:
- funding for specialist advocates to review the care of every patient in long-term seclusion or segregation
- a new working group for learning disabilities and autism, bringing together experts, clinicians, parents and carers to develop a new model of care
- a new awareness campaign, to encourage staff, families and friends to come forward if they have concerns about care.
