Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 13
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We have significant concerns about the quality of training and support provided to staff working...
Conclusion
We have significant concerns about the quality of training and support provided to staff working in inpatient facilities and the negative consequences this can have on the treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in inpatient facilities. While we welcome the pilot of the ‘Oliver McGowan’ training, it is clear that, in some cases, there is a lack of understanding amongst staff working in The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities 41 inpatient settings that autistic people and people with learning disabilities do not need to be “cured” and instead need to be consistently put at the centre of their care. Ultimately, a system based on incarceration, restraint and seclusion will create an environment which dehumanises both staff and inpatients. But, if in limited circumstances, autistic people and people with learning disabilities are to be held as inpatients, it is essential for staff to be properly trained so that autistic people and people with learning disabilities receive adequate support from people who understand their condition.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We agree with some of this suggestion. We agree that staff should have the right training. We are starting a new training programme for health and care staff so they understand more about New working with people with a learning disability and autistic people. • We are arranging better training for staff working in mental health hospitals. This will take time. Not all staff will April have done the training by April 2023. 2023 There will be a person in each local area with information about how to support people with a learning disability, autistic people and people with Down's syndrome.