PEOPLE with learning disabilities played a key role in producing a damning report on the care of some of society’s most vulnerable members.
The Care Quality Commission review of nearly 150 learning disabilities services, prompted by last year’s Winterbourne View scandal, has raised “very significant concerns”. Nearly half the services inspected did not meet government standards.
Inspectors were accompanied by “Experts by Experience” – people with learning disabilities who have experience of receiving services. One expert, Laura Broughton, said: “Some of the places I visited were not pleasing.
“I felt some people didn’t get the opportunities they should have because they couldn’t speak or because others felt their behaviour was challenging.
“I hope things will change. All people who have a learning disability have the right to good safe services, choices and a good life.”
