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Learning disability and autism: host commissioner guidance: quality oversight of CCG-commissioned inpatient care for people with a learning disability and autistic people
- Authors:
- NHS ENGLAND, NHS IMPROVEMENT
- Publishers:
- NHS England, NHS Improvement
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
The Long Term Plan made a commitment to improve the quality of care within an inpatient setting for people with a learning disability, autism or both. It is crucial to have robust and effective systems in place to identify and address concerns relating to quality of care and safety at the earliest opportunity. This guidance for commissioners aims to support the quality oversight of clinical commissioning group-commissioned inpatient care for people with a learning disability and/or people who are autistic. This includes the minimum expectations for oversight during the coronavirus pandemic. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disability and autism: framework for commissioner oversight visits to inpatients
- Authors:
- NHS ENGLAND, NHS IMPROVEMENT
- Publishers:
- NHS England, NHS Improvement
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 33
- Place of publication:
- London
The Long Term Plan made a commitment to improve the quality of care within an inpatient setting for people with a learning disability, autism or both. It is crucial to have robust and effective systems in place to identify and address concerns relating to quality of care and safety at the earliest opportunity. This guidance has been produced through working alongside people with a learning disability and autistic people who are currently, or have previously been inpatients, families with lived experience, providers, and commissioners. This guidance for commissioners and case managers aims to support the implementation of best practice in relation to commissioner oversight visits. This includes the minimum expectations for oversight visits during the coronavirus pandemic. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming care for people with learning disabilities: next steps
- Authors:
- NHS ENGLAND, et al
- Publisher:
- NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 27
- Place of publication:
- London
A joint report from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, Health Education England, local Government Association, and NHS England which sets how they intend to improve the quality of life of people learning disabilities following the 'Winterborne view: time for change' report by Sir Stephen Bubb. The report outlines key aims of reducing the number of people placed in hospital, reducing the length of time those admitted spend there, and improving the quality of both hospital and community settings. Plans include: empowering people and families to challenge their admission or continued placement in inpatient care; working with local authorities and other providers to get the right care in the right place; raising the quality of care through regulation and inspection; and increasing workforce capability by improving their skills and practice. (Edited publisher abstract)