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No through road: people with learning disabilities in hospital
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 54
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Presents the findings from visits to 18 hospital units for people with learning disability, a review of records of 104 people, just over half the people in the Scottish service, and interviews and feedback from service users and carers. The report shows that there has been improvement in some of the areas where concerns had been previously raised. Three quarters of the care plans had all needs clearly addressed, and there was good access to and use of specialist assessment. Access to activities appeared to have improved, and only a few issues were found with regard to people’s legal rights being respected. However, the problem of delayed discharge, well-recognised as a strategic issue, remains. The proportion of patients who are experiencing delays in their discharge was 22 percent when visits were carried out in 2010 and on this visit was 32 percent. The report argues that this has serious implications for the people who remain in hospital when this is no longer the best place for them, and for those who in consequence may be unable to be admitted when they need to be, and is a human rights issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evolution and devolution: Scottish legislation relevant to people with intellectual disabilities within mental health and forensic services
- Authors:
- DOUDS Fergus, HAUT Fabian
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 6(3/4), 2015, pp.127-136.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the evolution of legislation relevant to people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) since the Scottish Parliament came into being in 1999; this will be particularly relevant to practitioners working with people with IDs within mental health and forensic mental health services. It provides a descriptive review of the relevant legislation, setting this out in the chronological order in which the legislation was enacted. The paper demonstrates that legislative reform is a dynamic and evolving process, responsive to social, political and legal agendas. (Edited publisher abstract)
The use of seclusion: good practice guide
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Mental Welfare Commission first published guidance on the use of seclusion in 2007, focusing on restrictions placed on people in a hospital setting and the authorisation, regulation and monitoring required to safeguard the rights of the individual. As assessments and treatment are increasingly provided by community services, similar restrictions are now being applied in a variety of community settings. This reviewed guidance reflects these changes and attempt to address the implications of current practice. The use of seclusion can place severe restrictions on an individual’s freedom of movement and lead to untoward physical and psychological consequences for the person. Seclusion should only be considered where there is a clear and identified risk that the person who is to be secluded presents a significant degree of danger to other people; and that the situation cannot be managed more safely or appropriately by any other means. It should only take place in the context of a clear care plan, with a concern for the safety of the individual and ensuring that the restriction is not perceived as a punishment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working with an interpreter: toolkit: improving communication for people who use mental health and learning disability services in Scotland
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Practical advice and guidance is provided for people who need to use, or who provide, interpreting or translation services in a mental health setting, such as a meeting with a psychiatric nurse in hospital or in someone’s home. The first section is aimed at mental health practitioner or interviewers, and comprises: detailed guidance and information for every stage of working with an interpreter; and a checklist designed to help achieve the most out of working with an interpreter and to guide if things go wrong. The second section is aimed at users of mental health and learning disability services and advises: how to use a professional interpreter; rights before, during and after an interview with an interpreter; and how to complain. The final part is aimed at interpreters and highlights: ethical issues that need to be considered; and practical advice and guidance for interpreting during an interview.
Respect for diversity: a report from the Mental Welfare Commission's race and culture themed visit programme 2003/04
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
In December 2002 the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland conducted a consultation with a wide range of service providers that aimed to identify key areas of development for our work. One of the key themes that came out of the consultation was the need for us to find better ways of communicating with service users from black or minority ethnic (BME) communities. The aim of this report is to contribute to awareness and debate of issues affecting BME service users, leading to more culturally appropriate services for individuals. There are also recommendations for actions for the Commission itself and for the range of providers, inspectorates and other agencies involved in ensuring the quality of mental health and learning disability services.
Mental health officer services: structures and supports
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The role of the Mental Health Officer (MHO) in Scotland has evolved in recent years as a consequence both of changes in the patterns of service provision for people with mental health problems or a learning disability and in response to changes and developments in legislation affecting these groups. The changing legislative and service landscape in mental health and learning disability poses significant challenges relating to the capacity and capability of current MHO services in Scotland.
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: trainers' guide to pack number 3 for MHOs and MHO candidates on accredited programmes
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The third of three packs for trainers.
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: pack number 3 - workbook/guidance for mental health officers
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 122p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
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Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: pack number 2 - workbook/guidance for assessment and care management staff
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 148p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Pack 2 of 3
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: pack number 1 - workbook/guidance for social and healthcare staff
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 106p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Pack 1 of 3