New family carer resource – Disability Related Expenditure (DRE)
New information sheet: Information about Disability Related Expenditure and how this should be assessed during a social care financial assessment.
News
The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces three newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
Independent Investigation into the care and treatment of M
An independent investigation report into the care and treatment of M was published on 22nd November 2022, highlighting factors that lead to his inappropriate admission to an inpatient unit.
CQC publishes Who I Am Matters Report
On 3 November 2022 CQC published a report on the experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel publish inquiry into Hesley Group Residential Settings
On the 26th of October 2022, the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published their findings into residential settings in Doncaster run by the Hesley Group.
CBF Response to CQC State of Care Report 2022
In October 2022, the Care Quality Commission published their latest annual report assessing the state of health and social care in England.
Family Support Caseworker
Exciting opportunity for a Family Support Caseworker within a small national charity with a reputation for excellence. Applications will be shortlisted as they are received so you are encouraged to apply early.
Communications Officer
This is a great opportunity working within the charity sector to use and hone your communications and digital skills to help people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges, and their families.
Panorama “Will the NHS Care for Me?”
Panorama “Will the NHS Care for Me?” led by actor Tommy Jessop highlighted why people with a learning disability are more than twice as likely to die from avoidable causes than the rest of the population.
Tony Hickmott to be released after 21 years in hospital
A BBC article has shared that Tony Hickmott, an autistic man, will be released from the ATU that he has lived in for over 21 years.