R21 Response Response Pending

Human rights officer in learning disability services

Recommendation

All providers of learning disability services should appoint a human rights officer, as seen in Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This role should support staff and monitor the progress of the service towards a human rights-based, co-produced service.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No formal government response has been recorded for this recommendation. No independent verification has been carried out.
Sources
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Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report 18 Jun 2026
Responsible Bodies
Northern Ireland Executive Primary
Recommendation age 0.2 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates