<-- Back to proposed bills
Learning Disability and Autism Update
14 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister is announcing the publication of ‘The Building the Right Support Action Plan’ aimed at reducing reliance on inpatient care for people with a learning disability and autism by building community support.
Action Requested
The Action Plan seeks to achieve a 50% net reduction in the number of individuals being cared for in inpatient units by March 2024, improve care standards, and address funding issues through an independent review. It also outlines reforms to the Mental Health Act to ensure appropriate detention conditions.
Key Facts
- The Action Plan aims for a 50% net reduction in people with learning disabilities and autism being cared for in inpatient units by March 2024.
- Instances of abuse or poor care, like at Winterbourne View, Whorlton Hall, and Cawston Park, are unacceptable.
- An independent consultancy organisation conducted a rapid review of funding flows to support the Action Plan.
- The minister chairs the Building the Right Support Delivery Board which oversees implementation.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy