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Independent review of deaths of people with a learning disability or mental health problem in contact with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust April 2011 to March 2015
- Authors:
- GREEN Bob, et al
- Publisher:
- Mazars LLP
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 254
- Place of publication:
- London
This review seeks to establish the extent of unexpected deaths in mental health and learning disability services provided by the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and to identify any themes, patterns or issues that may need further investigation. Through an analysis of 540 individual reports of deaths of service users occurring between April 2011 and March 2015, reviewing documents relating to all deaths and an analysis of a wide range of data, the report identifies a series of key messages which result in recommendations for the Trust, its commissioners and nationally. In particular the review found that: the failure to bring about sustained improvement in the identification of unexpected death and in the quality and timeliness of reports into those deaths was a failure of leadership and of governance; there was no effective systematic management and oversight in reporting deaths and the investigations that follow; the review and investigation of deaths is usually left to the Trust to undertake and commissioners become involved in cases when these are determined to be serious incidents by the Trust; the Trust reported relatively few unexpected deaths of service users to regional and national systems; there was a very poor quality of written investigations at all stages; and the Trust could not demonstrate a comprehensive, systematic approach to learning from deaths as evidenced by action plans, board review and follow up, thematic reviews and resultant service change. (Edited publisher abstract)
Staff training on formulation and fire-setting in people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TOSTEVIN Amy, SHAIKH Abdul
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 9(6), 2015, pp.371-380.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the development and evaluation of an original training package for staff members on fire-setting in people with intellectual disabilities. It also included training on functional analysis as a model of formulating the fire-setting behaviour. The quality and effectiveness of the training was assessed and is reported in this paper. Design/methodology/approach: The training was delivered on a ward for people with intellectual disabilities in a UK NHS Trust Low Secure Hospital and was attended by various members of the multidisciplinary team for the ward. The workshop consisted of four modules: theoretical background of fire-setting, the functional analysis model of fire-setting formulation, offence-paralleling behaviours in secure settings and a case study practice. Level of self-reported understanding of the various aspects of the training was measured by an evaluation questionnaire completed pre and post training. Findings: The results of this study showed that following the training there was a significant increase in self-reported understanding of staff members. The participants reported an increase in understanding of fire-setting, functional analysis and formulation of individuals with an intellectual disability and history of fire-setting. Originality/value: This study highlights the potential for staff training to increase awareness of fire-setting behaviours by people with intellectual disabilities. The staff training in formulation would encourage their involvement in development of team formulations and may subsequently increase their understanding of such individuals. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health and learning disability groups: progress briefing
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. National Health Service Executive
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 23p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Winchester
Paper describing the National Casemix Office mental health and learning difficulties project. The NCMO framework provides a tool to describe patient conditions and their use of NHS resources; and it links these to outcomes (both clinical and performance related).
A psychiatrists guide to foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in mothers who drank heavily during pregnancy
- Authors:
- GRAY Ron, MUKHERJEE
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.19-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Foetal alcohol spectrum describes a group of disorders caused by the consumption of prenatal alcohol. This article seeks to review the literature around some of the more difficult areas associated with the condition and present some insights into possible ways of managing the psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders seen in the context of the UK system in the NHS.
Different strokes
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.5.99, 1999, p.26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on worries over merging mental health and learning difficulties services.
Think local act vocal
- Authors:
- HOPKINSON Patrick, POLLOCK Linda, COYLE David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(7), March 1998, pp.220-221.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The NHS white papers for England, Wales and Scotland herald a completely new framework for the organisation and delivery of health care services. Commentators from the field outline the main points, and analyse the implications for mental health and learning disabilities services.
Unit costs of health and social care 1996
- Authors:
- NETTEN Ann, DENNETT Jane, comps
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 147p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
The fourth volume in a series of reports which aim to improve unit cost estimates over a period of time. Includes sections on services for: elderly people; people with mental health problems; people with learning difficulties; services for children and families; and people with AIDS/HIV.
Learning disability: a technical document produced by a panel considering health gain issues
- Author:
- FRASER Bill (chair)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Welsh Office. NHS Directorate. Welsh Health Planning Forum
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 206p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The right to advocacy: a review of how local authorities and NHS Boards are discharging their responsibilities under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report investigates access to independent advocacy services for people with mental health problems, learning disability, dementia and related conditions in Scotland. It is based on information received from health boards, local authorities, and from the new health and social care partnerships (HSCPs). The report also investigates whether the integrated children’s services plans of local authorities cover the provision of independent advocacy services for children and young people with mental illness, learning disability or related conditions. The results show that the planning and provision of advocacy services across Scotland is variable and lacks clarity. It found services for adults were often prioritised for those who were receiving compulsory care or treatment .There is a lack of clarity on which organisation is responsible for co-ordinating the preparation of strategic advocacy plans, and on how advocacy providers and people using advocacy services will be involved in planning. The report identifies significant gaps in service provision for children and young people, with some of the services not providing independent advocacy and very restricted eligibility criteria. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning, candour and accountability: a review of the way NHS trusts review and investigate the deaths of patients in England
- Author:
- CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Quality Commission
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 76
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Reports on a review carried out by the Care Quality Commission to investigate how NHS trusts identify, investigate and learn from the deaths of people under their care. This review was carried out in response to the very low numbers of investigations or reviews of deaths at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. It draws on evidence from a national survey of NHS trusts and visits to 12 acute, community healthcare and mental health trusts; the views of over 100 families, collected through interviews, events and an online form; and consultation with charities and NHS professionals. The findings are discussed in five areas: the involvement of families and carers; the identification and reporting of deaths; making decisions to review and investigate; decisions to review or investigate; and governance arrangement and learning. Examples of promising practice are also included. The results found that that many carers and families had a poor experience of investigations and are not always treated with respect and honesty. This was especially true of deaths involving people with a learning disability or people with mental problems. The review also found that opportunities are missed to learn across the system from deaths that may have been prevented. It concludes that learning from deaths needs to be a much greater priority for all working within health and social care. The report makes recommendations for improvement. (Edited publisher abstract)