27 January 2010: Healthcare for people with learning disabilities: recommendations of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
The Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman's Report, Six Lives, highlighted failings in health and social care services that led to premature and avoidable deaths of people with learning disabilities. Letters from David Behan and Anne Williams were sent to SHA Chief Executives and Directors of Adult Social Services respectively set out the action needed to respond to the recommendations set out in the Six Lives report. Directors of Adult Social Services are reminded of the need to work in partnership with NHS colleagues when reviewing and reporting progress on implementation of the Ombudsmen's recommendations. SHAs are asked to report on progress by March 2010. You can download these letters from the Department of Health Website.