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Learning Disabilities and Autism
Framework for commissioner oversight visits to inpatients
Source: The King’s Fund – Health Management and Policy Alert
The NHS long-term plan made a commitment to making sure that people with a learning disability and/or people with autism are safe and are getting high-quality inpatient care. The guidance (accessible below) for commissioners and case managers aims to support the implementation of best practice in relation to commissioner oversight visits. This includes the minimum expectations for visits during the coronavirus pandemic.
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