Tackling obesity and reducing inequalities are two of the highest priorities for the Government, Public Health England, local authorities and the NHS with the NHS Five Year Forward View setting out a clear direction in tackling obesity and other major …
In January I wrote about the Government’s plans to reduce the need for restrictive interventions and to promote the use of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). I am pleased to say that on 3 April 2014, Norman Lamb, Care and Support …
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the work the Department of Health is undertaking to minimise the use of restrictive practices in health and social care settings. Later this year we will be publishing national guidance …
As the Professional Officer for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities at the Department of Health, I want to make sure that people with learning disabilities receive safe, appropriate and high quality care. Unfortunately, the Healthcare for All, report of the …
To ensure that the health and social care systems are prepared for the changing health needs of people with learning disabilities the four home countries’ government lead nurses initiated a review into learning disabilities nursing. ‘Strengthening the commitment: the report …
