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Joint investigation into the provision of services for people with learning disabilities at Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust
- Author:
- FLYNN Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 8(3), November 2006, pp.28-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author summarises some of the key findings and recommendations from the 'Joint Investigation into the Provision of Public Services for People with Learning Disabilities at Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust'.
Winterbourne – questions should be asked at the highest level
- Authors:
- CITARELLA Vic, FLYNN Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 26(1), 2013, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
This article summarises the findings from the serious case review related to Winterbourne View Hospital. Castlebeck Ltd, the owner of Winterbourne View Hospital, took the financial rewards without any accountability. It placed adults with learning disabilities and autism under the supervision of poorly paid and untrained staff. It did not challenge the frequency with which physical restraint were deployed. It also failed to act on the complaints and concerns of patients, relatives or of visiting professionals. The article concludes that although the sentencing of staff will bring the criminal justice process to a legal conclusion, this will not address the more urgent issue of corporate responsibility at the highest level.
A serious case review: James
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, ELEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Serous case review of Richard Handley, referred to as ‘James’, a 33 year old adult with Down’s syndrome and a moderate learning disability who was also diagnosed with a mental illness and hypothyroidism. He had lifelong problems with constipation. He lived in a Supported Living scheme, Goshawk Close, run by United Response. On 14 November 2012 he was admitted to Ipswich Hospital and following a surgical procedure under anaesthetic to remove impacted faeces, he died in hospital on 17 November 2012. Failings identified in the review include: poor monitoring of physical health needs; a lack of understanding about the use of the Mental Capacity Act; no specific arrangements for the supported living scheme to obtain support from specialist learning disabilities services; and lack of a multi-disciplinary approach to supporting physical and mental health needs. Recommendations include: named care coordinators for adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs; an annual review of health and social care needs; and ensuring services providing care to people with complex support needs have explicit access arrangements with NHS providers such as Community Learning Disability Teams. (Original abstract)
A serious case review: Amy
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, ELEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Serious case review of Amy, a woman with learning disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and known bowel problems, who died aged 52. She lived in a Supported Living scheme, Crane Court, run by Leading Lives. Amy was subject two safeguarding referrals, the first due concerns about supported living staff’s understanding of Amy’s health care needs discharge and the second following her discharge from hospital which took place without apparent full investigation or consideration of her health problems. Following her discharge from hospital Amy’s condition deteriorated and she died in hospital on 7 May 2013. Recommendations include: named care coordinators for adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs; an annual review of health and social care needs; and ensuring services which are providing care to people with complex support needs have explicit access arrangements with NHS providers such as Community Learning Disability Teams. (Edited publisher abstract)
Winterbourne View Hospital: a glimpse of the legacy
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, CITARELLA Vic
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 15(4), 2013, pp.173-181.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper concerns the fall-out from a TV programme “Undercover Care: the Abuse Exposed” which exposed cruelty at Winterbourne View Hospital, a private hospital that purported to provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health problems. It describes the principal findings of the Serious Case Review which was commissioned after the TV broadcast, and outlines some of the activities designed to reduce the likelihood of such abuses recurring. From policy, commissioning, regulation, management, service design and practice perspectives, events at Winterbourne View Hospital highlight a gulf between professionals, professionals and their organisations, and leadership shortcomings. The English government responded promptly and encouragingly to the circumstances of patients at Winterbourne View Hospital with a “Timetable of Actions”. (Edited publisher abstract)
"We will remember Steven”: Cornwall after 'the murder of Steven Hoskin: a serious case review’
- Author:
- FLYNN Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 12(2), May 2010, pp.6-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This author (chair of Lancashire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding Board), had been invited by the director of Cornwall County Council’s (CCC) adult social care department, following publication of ‘The murder of Steven Hoskin: a serious case review’ (SCR) in 2007, “to restore public confidence ... and provide ... an evidence based assessment of ... progress” on the SCR recommendations for system-wide and agency-specific changes to improve the safeguarding of young people with learning disabilities in England. She details written documentation from each agency in contact with Steven and the people who moved into his bedsit, and who submitted to the management reviews required by the SCR. In addition she interviewed over 40 boardroom representatives, middle managers and frontline personnel from each of the 9 children’s and adult social care, Primary Care Trust, NHS, police, adult protection, young offender, youth work, housing and tenant agencies involved, in December 2008. The text describes “something of their work priorities and ... programmes since” and is punctuated by quotes from staff. Under two headings, ‘agency-specific actions’ and system-wide actions’, the author reviews the SCR recommendations, the agencies’ action plans, and documents actions completed across and within agencies. She reports significant progress in terms of attitude, and reforming work methodology, but says there are still challenges to overcome.