A disabled woman died after having all her teeth removed by a dentist at an NHS trust criticised for its “drastic” full extractions from other vulnerable patients.
Month: December 2018
Amend the Health & Social Care Act to increase focus on supporting relationships
Social Care inspections do not include specific reference to relationships & sex, making it possible to receive an ‘outstanding’ rating, whilst ignoring an essential part of people’s lives. CQC said they cannot add mandatory questions for inspectors without amending the Health & Social Care Act.
The questions submitted to CQC have been added as supplementary but not mandatory, meaning inspectors can currently choose not to ask them. The questions covered sexuality & relationships polices, sexual health, sexual rights and training for staff and people who use services. Read more about them https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/blog/easy-complacency-or-hard-commitment
Social care staff are faced with difficult situations and are often untrained in this area, as it is not seen as a priority.
You can support this issue by adding you name to this petition.
Supported Loving have also shared some helpful relationship videos and resources:
Videos- Two clips from the U-Night Group to share with the network (must be opened in Chrome)
1.This is a video about the importance of relationships, featuring self advocates from across Lancashire https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dQFDi4uiccIpJHYsaTIWoQGSeAgKTCf7
2.This is a clip about the launch of our training pack ‘Listen Up-about staying safe in relationships’ https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BobPMZHjlPhYCge_5dg4r8GMwM63XVqZ
If anyone wants more details they can contact Sue via sueamberco@aol.com
New Publication– Older people in care homes: Sex, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships – The Royal College of Nursing @
New funding to support children with special educational needs
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has announced an additional £350 million to support children with complex needs and disabilities.
Herts CC: Managing Sepsis
Lots of useful information and resources here: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/disability/learning-disabilities/my-health/sepsis/sepsis.aspx
MindEd Learning Disability
MindEd is a free educational resource on children
and young people’s mental health for all adults. They have learning disability modules too.