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.

Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Response
Response Pending

No government response recorded.

Progress Timeline
Manual Entry
18 Jun 2026

Report published 18 June 2026. No formal government response published. R2 requires DoH to indicate within six months which recommendations it accepts.

Source
Inquiry Muckamore Abbey Inquiry
Report Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report 18 Jun 2026
View Source
Responsible Bodies
Northern Ireland Executive Primary
Themes & Tags
No person-centred care Quality and safety oversight Human Rights Learning Disability Staff Support
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Last formal update 18 Jun 2026