Interim report publication: Review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with a mental health problem, a learning disability and or autism
We have published the interim findings of our review of the use of restrictive interventions in places that provide care for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism. The interim report focuses on 39 people who are cared for in segregation on a ward for people with a learning disability or mental health problems for children and young people.
On our visits we found that a high proportion of people in segregation had autism, many staff lacked the necessary training and skills, and some of the wards did not have a built environment that was suitable for people with autism. The interim report makes a number of recommendations for the health and care system, including for CQC itself.
Read the rest of the preliminary findings and download the full interim report.
Independent review into regulation of Whorlton Hall
A recent episode of BBC’s Panorama programme uncovered shocking abuse taking place at a service for people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Dr Paul Lelliott, Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead for mental health), has given a full statement in response.
We will be commissioning an independent review into our regulation of Whorlton Hall between 2015 and 2019, which will include recommendations for how our regulation of similar services can be improved, in the context of a raised level of risk of abuse and harm. The full terms of reference for the review will be published on our website and the findings will be presented at our public board meetings.
Join CQC’s digital participation platform!
We are still piloting our new digital participation platform and want you to be involved. On this digital platform you will be able to get involved in CQC’s work in different ways: sharing your feedback through discussions, reviewing documents, posting your own ideas, responding to surveys, and voting and commenting on the ideas of others.
Your feedback is vital to making the pilot worthwhile and how we can improve how we engage with you.
How do I sign up? It's easy! Follow the instructions on the sign up page.
You can use an email address or your Google or Facebook account. We’ll also ask you a few questions about what groups you represent and what health and social care services you use, work in or are interested in. This information is important to us because it will help us make sure you see the participation opportunities that are relevant to your interests.
Care Management Matters column
In this month's Inside CQC column for Care Management Matters magazine, Deputy Chief Inspector Debbie Ivanova talks about the importance of listening to and engaging with providers and the public on CQC's work.
In the column Debbie encourages providers to sign up to our new digital participation platform and shares some of the feedback received so far.
Read the full column.
ClimaCare Research Project
Studies have shown that older people in care homes are at a high risk of heat-related mortality and this risk is likely to increase under climate change.
We would like to invite providers of residential social care to take part in the ClimaCare research project, which aims to understand the impact of hot weather and heatwaves on care homes and their residents.
The project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and supported by CQC.
More information on what being involved would entail and how to register your interest can be found on our digital participation platform. If you are not a member already you can sign up here.
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Health and Care Innovation Expo
The agenda for Health and Care Innovation Expo will be published in June, and all NHS and public sector staff can claim free-of-charge tickets using the code EXPO19.
The two-day event, on 4-5 September at Manchester Central, will include main-stage discussion on adult social care collaboration with NHS primary care services, as well as focus on personalised care and social prescribing.
Discounts are available for non-profit and SME providers – please contact healthexpo@dodsgroup.com for details.
Find out more at www.england.nhs.uk/expo and follow @ExpoNHS on Twitter for the latest updates.
CQC Deputy Chief Inspector job opportunities
We currently have two vacancies for Deputy Chief Inspector positions within our Hospitals directorate.
- Deputy Chief Inspector, Hospitals (North Region)
We have a vacant post for a Deputy Chief Inspector role in our Hospitals directorate (North region). The right candidate will shape strategy at a senior level, leading CQC’s work on nursing more broadly, acting as the professional national lead by representing CQC on a range of national initiatives. They will also provide expert advice to the Chief Inspector and other key stakeholders, both internal and external, on nursing related matters ensuring compliance with key legal and government wide obligations and reflecting best practice standards.
For more information please see the job advert.
- Deputy Chief Inspector, Mental Health
We are looking for a Deputy Chief Inspector for Mental Health, who will be the national lead for the Mental Health and Mental Health Act teams.
The right person will lead on the publication of reports on mental health services and of issues arising from our regulatory activity, including the State of Care Report for Mental Health both internally and externally including taking the lead on required media, interactions with government ministers and professional bodies.
For more information please see the job advert.
The deadline for applications to both roles is Sunday 9 June.
Other news and events
- We will be exhibiting at The Alzheimer's Show on 7-8 June in London. Head of inspection Alison Murray will also be speaking at the event on 'Beyond Barriers: Meeting the care needs of older people'.
- Kate Terroni started in her role as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care on 1 May. Read this month's column to find out more about her.
- The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme 2018 annual report has been published. The report suggests that policies relating to the care and support of people with learning disabilities still require strengthening, and makes a number of recommendations for health and social care regarding the action required to make improvements.
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