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.
Interim report publication: Review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with a mental health problem, a learning disability 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.
Change of responsibility for community health services
From 1 July, the responsibility in CQC for community health services will be moving from our acute inspection teams to our mental health inspection teams.
This change will apply to NHS community health trusts and independent community health services. Mental health inspection teams will also support the inspections of combined acute NHS trusts, undertaking the inspection of the community health services that are delivered.
Providers do not need to take any action and our inspection methodology will not change, but providers will see a change in their relationship owner and their inspection team contacts. More details will be communicated to individual providers and shared through this bulletin.
Opportunity to join CQC's leadership team
We are looking to appoint two Deputy Chief Inspectors in our Hospitals directorate.
Deputy Chief Inspector, Hospitals (North Region)
- This is a post with high profile responsibilities. You 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. You will 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.
- Please read the job advert for more information.
Deputy Chief Inspector, Mental Health
- This is a post with high profile responsibilities. You will shape strategy at a senior level, taking the national lead for the Mental Health and Mental Health Act teams.
- You 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.
- Please read the job advert for more information.
The deadline for applications to both roles is Sunday 9 June.
Join CQC’s digital participation platform!
We are piloting a different way of gaining your feedback and ideas to shape our work – a digital platform. You will be able to get involved in different ways: sharing your feedback through discussions, reviewing documents, responding to surveys, posting your own ideas, and voting and commenting on the ideas of others.
This is a pilot so we’ll be collecting views throughout on what people think and how we could make it even better!
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.
Health and Care Innovation Expo 2019
The Health and Care Innovation Expo is taking place at Manchester Central on 4-5 September. All NHS and public sector staff can claim free-of-charge tickets using the code EXPO19.
The two-day event will include high-profile discussion on key issues in mental health including addiction, gambling and social media, as well as maternal mental health.
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.
Other news
- 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 Kate's monthly blog 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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