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We therefore recommend that the Government and NHS England & Improvement bring forward the necessary...

Recommendation
We therefore recommend that the Government and NHS England & Improvement bring forward the necessary financial and workforce resources required to mandate the independent review of the deaths of all autistic people and people with learning disabilities in inpatient and community settings, and ensure there is a structured way to make sure any learning that emerges is disseminated across the system with clear actions following. (Paragraph 111) The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities 43
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to mandate an independent review of all deaths, stating they already investigate deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people in mental health hospitals locally.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government Rejected
· ® This is a very important issue, but we i' do not agree with saying that we 0 must do this. We already look into the reasons why people with a learning disability and autistic people have died in mental health hospitals. The right people are involved in looking at these reasons in each local area.
Source
Committee Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry Treatment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities
Report Fifth Report - The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities 13 Jul 2021 HC 21
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.0 yrs
Report published 13 Jul 2021