Recommendation R10: Access to allied health professionals
From Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report, published 18 June 2026.
Recommendation
It is critical for the wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autistic people that they are well supported by, and have access to, AHPs including psychologists, speech and language therapists (SALTs), occupational therapists (OTs), podiatrists and dieticians. These AHPs need to be well integrated into daily life in service users’ homes and their recommendations, including positive behaviour support plans, need to form part of care plans.
Government response
No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.
Delivery
No statement on delivery from Health and Social Care Northern Ireland or Northern Ireland Executive has been found in the sources searched (last checked 22 June 2026). This is separate from the response above.