The LeDeR Programme supports local areas in England to review the deaths of people with learning disabilities aged 4 years and over. North Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (NCCCG) have published their first co-produced easy read and accessible LeDeR Annual Report 2020/21. The Annual Report provides a summary of what has been achieved during the year.
Watch this short videoto find out how (NCCCG) worked with People First to co-produce the report.
The Annual Report in full and easy read version are available here.
CSAB Complaints Policy
CSAB have recently published a new Complaints Policy which outlines the process for complaints specifically related to functions of the Safeguarding Adults Board.
You can also visit our website to access other resources, policies and procedures.
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Code of Practice: consultation launched
The Department for Health & Social Care have published the MCA draft Code of Practice for consultation. The consultation runs until 7 July 2022.
There is a detailed consultation document, together with two easy read summary booklets, one focusing on the wider MCA guidance, and one on the LPS guidance, both available on theconsultation page here.
Read morehere from Tim Spencer-Lane, Legal Editor Community Care as he provides an overview of the proposed changes to the Code, which includes updated guidance on the two-stage capacity test, fluctuating capacity and best interests decision making.
Mental Health Street Triage Pilot
Police Officers and Mental Health Nurses in Cumbria have teamed up to proactively support people in mental health crisis.
The Street Triage Team, a partnership between Cumbria Police and Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, aims to improve their response to mental health emergencies and support individuals in crisis.
The model has been used in other areas but is a first for Cumbria. Following the success of the pilot in Carlisle this is now being rolled out across other locations in Cumbria. The pilot in Carlisle has had a positive impact on those requiring mental health support;
"Anyone can fall into a moment of crisis. If someone can actively intervene with you right there and then when you need it, without you even realising that's what you need, I think it's going to be invaluable and it'll hopefully start to reduce the stigma around mental health so therefore more people go seek help as well without the fear of being sectioned."
