NHS Confederation: Mental Health Network responds to Helathcare Commission on learning disability services
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Thursday, 21, Aug 2008 12:00
Commenting on the report, Steve Shrubb, the director of the mental health network which represents the majority of mental health trusts, said:
“We welcome the Healthcare Commission’s decision to help NHS providers improve the standards of care for young people with learning disabilities through its series of investigations.
“We also note that the findings of the supplementary report make it clear that overall services for young people with learning disabilities are safe and meet health needs with staff that are supportive and appropriately trained.
“At the same time we recognise that the NHS needs to make further progress in helping young people with learning disabilities. The report is a further useful reminder to boards to further develop their work on ensuring effective services for this group of vulnerable people.”
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Notes for Editors
1. The Mental Health Network represents the majority of mental health trusts. It was launched in spring 2007 to provide a distinct voice for providers of NHS mental health services.
2. The NHS Confederation represents more than 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS. Its members include the majority of NHS acute trusts, ambulance trusts, foundation trusts, mental health trusts, primary care trusts, special health authorities and strategic health authorities in England; trusts and local health boards in Wales; and health and social service trusts and boards in Northern Ireland.
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