Regulation of intellectual disability services. Issue 3 (5th May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kelsall, Afra; Devapriam, John
• Editors: Regi Alexander, Dr
• Is Part Of: Advances in mental health and intellectual disabilities. Volume 9:Issue 3(2015)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2015-05-05
• Subjects: Learning disability -- Regulation -- Intellectual disability -- Inspection -- Assessment and treatment units -- Winterbourne; Learning disabled -- Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.30941
• DOI: 10.1108/AMHID-01-2015-0005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-1282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – Winterbourne and Mid-Staffordshire scandals have had a significant impact on how Care Quality Commission inspects and regulates intellectual disability services (IDS). The purpose of this paper is to describe the changes and development of regulation of these services and future work. Design/methodology/approach: – The paper is a descriptive paper. Findings: – A new regulatory model is currently implemented for IDS. It has been developed in consultation with patients, carers, providers and other stakeholders. There will be ongoing development and refinement of the inspection methodology. Originality/value: – This is an original descriptive paper which will provide useful information to readers on how the regulatory process works in IDS.