Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Not Addressed
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Since the Winterbourne View scandal, over 10 years ago, successive governments have committed to reducing...
Conclusion
Since the Winterbourne View scandal, over 10 years ago, successive governments have committed to reducing the number of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in inpatient settings and prioritising community support for these individuals. However, missed and delayed policy targets suggest a more radical approach to unlocking funding for community provision is urgently needed. Too often autistic people and people with learning disabilities are assessed as needing to stay in an Assessment and Treatment Unit (ATU) not for temporary assessment or treatment but simply because appropriate community provision is not available, as evidenced by the shocking six year average length of stay.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government provides a generic response about the importance of mental health treatment and quality of care, which does not directly address the committee's conclusion regarding missed policy targets or the reasons for extended stays in Assessment and Treatment Units.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 27 July 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗