People with learning disabilities continue to receive inadequate care and support in inpatient settings.
An autistic man has been detained in an inpatient unit for 21 years.
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BTRS Evaluation Final Reports published - Delayed Release
It has taken NHSE over 2 years to release the Building the Right Support Programme (BtRS) final reports.
Animation raises awareness and understanding of behaviour in the early years and use of restrictive practices
An animation has been co-produced which shares the voices of parents and carers.
‘Hug from Home’ campaign is launched
The Spectrum of Misconception has launched its campaign to raise awareness about the importance of friends and positive relationships for people with learning disabilities.
Call for urgent updates to the Health and Care bill to focus adequately on children
Letter to the Secretary of State by the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group.
CQC review into DNACPR decisions
Today (18th March) CQC have published their review into how do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions have been used across all health and care sectors during the Covid 19 pandemic.
DNACPR notices during COVID-19
We are extremely concerned by continued reports of individuals with Covid-19 receiving Do Not Resuscitate notices solely due to their learning disability.
Broken Report – Trauma: A family carer perspective
The psychological trauma suffered by family carers of children and adults with a learning disability and/ or autism and the support required.
Review of Do Not Resuscitate decisions during Covid-19
CQC are conducting a national review into the use of Do Not Resuscitate orders during Covid-19, with a focus on people with learning disabilities and autism and older people.