CQC Report in to Segregation and Isolation & Panorama Special

[NorthernDad]

Hi

Just for info and sorry to be a harbinger if bad news, the CQC have produced an Interim Report in to the Isolation and Segregation of people with LD / Austism / Mental Health inc. an easy read version at cqc.org.uk/publications/the...

Also Panorama are broadcasting an investigation in to ill treatment of people with LD in a facility in North Durham, tonight at 9 pm

[Sarah_Mencap]

Thanks for posting this. I will watch Panorama later.

[Hello1959]

As a mother of someone with LD and Autism I couldn’t watch it after first 5 minutes to distressing 😢

[Tracidu]

Thanks for posting . I have recorded Panorama . I will watch it when I am ready for it? I do watch any programme to do with learning disabilities and sometimes they are on my mind for days after when it's distressing . My son is 34 , he lives at home with me and the thought of him or others being mistreated is just an nightmare for us all . I know this doesn't happen everywere but just one place is one too many

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hi again. If you are have been affected by anything related to the experiences shown in last night's Panorama, and you would like to talk to someone, please contact our helpline on 0808 808 1111 who will be able to offer advice and guidance.

[49Twister]

Yes I saw the said programme, so distressing. I have a son with SLD, he is 45yrs old and in supported living but only shares with 1 other man. There are still issues but nothing like that. I believe these units shouldn’t be allowed to operate without cctv, including care homes for the elderly, which would offer some protection for these vulnerable adults at least. These so called “care workers” should actually be put in prison, not just lose their jobs. Nothing seems to have changed since Winterbourne 8yrs ago, it makes my blood boil.

[NorthernDad]

I believe that some of the workers have been charged, but how far that will go will remain to be seen. Many of the people employed in these types of places are there as a last resort to losing their benefits, that is not to say that there aren't people who like their job and are caring and compassionate. These roles are usually at the minimum wage pay grade hence the acute shortage of people to work in the LD care "industry" especially where the situations are often challenging. What the answer is I don't know, but direct payments and personal health may offer solutions if enough family carers can get together. I know of a residential home which was started by parents using the budgets and setting up their own housing scheme, with parents as the trustees. They have a very low turnover in staff and ensure the home is monitored and staff supported.

NorthernDad