CCTV in high-risk learning disability settings

Hospital settings for people with learning disabilities and autistic people are very high-risk environments for abuse and poor practice, partly because those admitted tend to show high rates of challenging behaviour. Therefore, all such settings (including community-based settings for those with challenging behaviour) should consider the installation of CCTV in the public areas, for the protection of vulnerable individuals and for staff. There should be appropriate consultation with families and the service users themselves as to the installation and use of CCTV in any facility where those with learning disabilities and with challenging behaviours are resident.