This report presents further findings from the 2013 Learning Disability Census, following an initial report published in December 2013. The Census provides a snapshot of inpatients with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and/or challenging behaviour, and the services they receive. The survey was one of the initiatives commissioned in response to the abuse at Winterbourne View Hospital. This report contains information relating to patient experience of care including: drug administration; incidents, restraint and seclusion; ward accommodation, uses of the Mental Health Act (1983), and information on the commissioning and provision of learning disability services including costs and care planning. The census data was collected on 30 September 2013. Responses from 104 provider organisations were received on behalf of 3,250 service users.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report presents further findings from the 2013 Learning Disability Census, following an initial report published in December 2013. The Census provides a snapshot of inpatients with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and/or challenging behaviour, and the services they receive. The survey was one of the initiatives commissioned in response to the abuse at Winterbourne View Hospital. This report contains information relating to patient experience of care including: drug administration; incidents, restraint and seclusion; ward accommodation, uses of the Mental Health Act (1983), and information on the commissioning and provision of learning disability services including costs and care planning. The census data was collected on 30 September 2013. Responses from 104 provider organisations were received on behalf of 3,250 service users.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, challenging behaviour, antipsychotic medication, restraint, service users, care planning, costs, mental health law, hospitals, placement, learning disabilities services, demographics;