Learning Disability Emerging Plan - Turning Point

Turning Point Learning Disability Emerging Plan 2013 - 2016Appendix twoFindings from the Government’s report on Winterbourne• n All current placements will be reviewed by 1 June 2013, and everyone inappropriately in hospitalwill move to community-based support as quickly as possible and no later than 1 June 2014• n By April 2014 each area will have a locally agreed joint plan to ensure high quality care and supportservices for all children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism and mentalhealth conditions or behaviour described as challenging, in line with the model of good care takenfrom Mansell• n There will be a dramatic reduction in hospital placements for this group of people and the closureof large hospitals• n A new NHS and local government-led joint improvement team, with funding from the DH, will becreated to lead and support this transformation• n Accountability of Boards of Directors and Managers will be strengthened for the safety and qualityof care which their organisations provide, setting out proposals during Spring 2013 to close thisgap• n The CQC will strengthen inspections and regulation of hospitals and care homes for this groupof people. This will include unannounced inspections involving people who use services and theirfamilies, and steps to ensure that services are in line with the agreed model of care• n With the improvement team, the DH will monitor and report on progress nationally• n Ensure the workforce are adequately trained not only to provide high quality services but to knowwhen and how to raise concerns and have confidence in whistle blowingA concordat has been agreed in line with the above commitments aligning them with various differentorganisations and agencies to solidify the multi-agency approach being taken to safeguard individuals fromabuse.31