Safety recommendation
HSSIB recommends that the NHS England commissions the development and dissemination of guidance on the practical assessment of the mental capacity of people with a learning disability in acute hospitals. This is to ensure that appropriate decisions are made about the person’s care.
Response:
NHS England will develop and share guidance for health care staff on how to assess the mental capacity for people with a learning disability who are being cared for in an acute hospital setting.
Response received on 2 February 2024.