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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)
An avoidable death? Reflections on the fatal accident inquiry into the death of Roderick Donnet
- Authors:
- PATRICK Hilary, SMITH Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 361, November 2007, pp.251-254.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
In May 2003 Roderick Donnet, a man with Downs Syndrome, died from bronchopneumonia. This occurred as result of an untreated outbreak of ulcerative colitis. Mr Donnet, who had been diagnosed with dementia, was 50 and resident in a care home at the time of his death. In 2007, a fatal accident inquiry was held in to Mr Donnet's death. This article considers some of the matters raised at the inquiry, which highlighted concerns both about the way the health and social care system in Scotland treat people with mental disabilities, and about the fatal accident inquiry system itself.
Journey into the life of a young woman with Down's Syndrome and diabetes
- Authors:
- MEHTA Jasel, MADILL Anna
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 16(4), Winter 1998, pp.259-269.
Describes the case of a Pakistani woman with Down's Syndrome and diabetes who recently lost her mother. This study explores her experience from her father's perspective.
Health-related resources for black and minority ethnic groups
- Author:
- HEALTH EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Health Education Authority
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 219p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at all those concerned with commissioning, purchasing or providing health care services for black and minority ethnic groups. Lists books, video's, audio cassettes, and packs.Contains resources which: promote healthy lifestyles, inform about health services and how to use them, and are concerned with particular conditions and diseases. Also includes training resources. Includes listings on: access to health services; alcohol; ante/post natal care; communications (including interpreting/translating); contraceptives; death and dying; environmental health; equal opportunities; female genital mutilation/circumcision; HIV/AIDS; immunisation; learning difficulties; mental health; nutrition; older people; child care; disability; refugees; religion; sickle cell; Tay Sachs disease; Thalassaemia; travellers; and women's health.