Ministry of Justice Small Payments Consultation
The Ministry of Justice are consulting on a Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme. This is about a simplified process for third parties (like families or carers) to access small amounts of money held by banks for a person who ‘lacks capacity’ to make financial decisions, for example the relatively small savings that might be […]
What are we going to do about Social Care?
Written by Ron Brown – Managing Director at HSN Care Limited Published on 9th December 2021 Lately we have seen how the state has taken more and more of a role in telling us what to do and how to do it. Given that we are in the middle of a public health crisis like […]
“Strengthening and modernising”: Ombudsman sets out proposals to strengthen public voice
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has launched its vision for the way its work might develop and change. Launched today, the Triennial Review sets out its vision of what the Ombudsman’s role should be in local government and adult social care accountability and redress, and what a modern and responsive Ombudsman service could […]
New face mask rules: Where are coverings mandatory?
Mandatory mask-wearing returns to shops and public transport in England as of Tuesday, Nov 30, as the Government takes action to try to tackle the omicron coronavirus variant that has arrived in the UK. Here at Rescare we want to remind our vulnerable families about face mask exemption and that you may want to follow […]
Rescare Chair features on national BBC Radio Five “teach-in” on the case for residential specialist colleges.
Details of Rescare and of its helpline were broadcast (*) the day after Katie Price’s heartfelt documentary (**) about her son Harvey’s move to Star College. An edited recording of parental and expert contributions to Naga Munchetty’s programme, including that of Rescare’s Chair Anita Bennett, is being prepared; a link will be posted here as […]
Public Health England: review of data on deaths of people with learning disabilities in England during pandemic.
12th November: Public Health England publishes a report on ‘COVID 19 deaths of people identified as having learning disabilities’. The summary is available online here. (It is actually an abbreviated plain English version of the summary in the full report). The summary (let alone the full report) still needs to be read in full, because, […]
Adults with with Down’s syndrome now in high risk category
Just alerted to fact that according to latest COVID guidance, adults Down’s syndrome are now in high risk category. See: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus This Guidance states: If you’re at high risk from coronavirus, you should have received a letter from the NHS. Speak to your GP or hospital care team if you have not been contacted and think […]
Reaction to CQC report “Out of sight – who cares?” Inhumane care?
Just published: CQC Report “Out of sight – who cares? A review of restraint, seclusion and segregation for autistic people, and people with a learning disability and/or mental health condition”. Posting in a hurry but please follow these links: The report itself… https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20201022b_rssreview_report.pdf And reaction to it. (BBC News headline is “CQC report: Care of […]
Rescare film “Learning Disability the Right to Choose” now available to view online!
On Monday June 8th Rescare launched its film “Learning Disability the Right to Choose” via a well-attended Zoom meeting. The film aimed to highlight current challenges facing people with learning disabilities, their families and carers; and to clarify and restate Rescare’s future priorities and objectives. This short film is now available to view via YouTube […]
Covid-19: Deaths of people with learning disabilities and autism
NHS England medical director Professor Stephen Powis has announced that deaths of people with learning disabilities or autism in acute hospitals will be reported, starting from week of 11th May. This was announced at the Coronavirus press conference on May 8th.