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5 days ago
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Learning disability care reform needed
The normalisation of restrictive practices and and mismatch of accommodation were among issues identified in a review of care for adults with learning disabilities. The findings have been published in an independent review by specialists Cordis Bright into the residential care services provided on the Isle of Man. The review was commissioned by Manx Care after a number of safeguarding concerns were raised in the autumn of 2024. Chief executive Teresa Cope said the report identified "significant areas for improvement" but the organisation was "fully committed to supporting adults with learning disabilities". In the wake of the review the organisation would "work with partners across the system to build a strategy for the future", she said. The report found that in some cases people cared for in residential homes faced restrictive measures such as lack of access to the kitchen because other residents risked hurting themselves if if allowed to use the facilities, for example by drinking from a kettle. In a limited number of cases residents who could not safely spend time together were sometimes restricted to their own rooms to avoid contact, the review said. It also found restrictive practices put in place for extended periods of time to maintain the safety of residents were were often in response to staffing shortages. Another key challenge identified was that people were placed into one of the 17 residential homes based on availability rather than suitability. This, the review said, meant that there were people who were living together whose support needs were "very different". That could lead to those with high needs contending with people who are more able than them, and those with lower needs may be placed under "undue restrictions", the review continued. Several homes had also been "poorly maintained or had become shabby", with some having issues such as persistent damp or leaks, or needing repairs, the review said. In some cases, "inappropriate workarounds" became the norm, the review said, with one home still without wi-fi. Recommendations from the report included ensuring greater variety of options for support, and reducing the current "over reliance on residential care", better engagement with family members, and a property strategy to improve accommodation options. Another key recommendation was the creation of a workforce strategy to address issues of low morale, ensure appropriate training and meet the need for a greater variety of care, the review added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Views gathered on adult learning disability care Bid to modernise adult respite care provision Adult day care users to have single provider Manx Care
BBC News
5 days ago
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Isle of Man learning disability care reform needed, review finds
The normalisation of restrictive practices and and mismatch of accommodation were among issues identified in a review of care for adults with learning findings have been published in an independent review by specialists Cordis Bright into the residential care services provided on the Isle of review was commissioned by Manx Care after a number of safeguarding concerns were raised in the autumn of executive Teresa Cope said the report identified "significant areas for improvement" but the organisation was "fully committed to supporting adults with learning disabilities". In the wake of the review the organisation would "work with partners across the system to build a strategy for the future", she report found that in some cases people cared for in residential homes faced restrictive measures such as lack of access to the kitchen because other residents risked hurting themselves if if allowed to use the facilities, for example by drinking from a kettle. 'Inappropriate workarounds' In a limited number of cases residents who could not safely spend time together were sometimes restricted to their own rooms to avoid contact, the review said. It also found restrictive practices put in place for extended periods of time to maintain the safety of residents were were often in response to staffing key challenge identified was that people were placed into one of the 17 residential homes based on availability rather than suitability. This, the review said, meant that there were people who were living together whose support needs were "very different".That could lead to those with high needs contending with people who are more able than them, and those with lower needs may be placed under "undue restrictions", the review homes had also been "poorly maintained or had become shabby", with some having issues such as persistent damp or leaks, or needing repairs, the review some cases, "inappropriate workarounds" became the norm, the review said, with one home still without from the report included ensuring greater variety of options for support, and reducing the current "over reliance on residential care", better engagement with family members, and a property strategy to improve accommodation options. Another key recommendation was the creation of a workforce strategy to address issues of low morale, ensure appropriate training and meet the need for a greater variety of care, the review added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
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Emergency department space 'not fit for purpose'
The emergency department building at the island's main hospital is no longer "fit for purpose" and does not have enough space to meet increasing demand, health chiefs have Care chief executive Teresa Cope said the wing at Noble's Hospital has been "right and appropriate" when constructed 22 years ago but its footprint was now "too small overall".She said the creation of a new emergency department had therefore "really increased up the priority list" for future capital the health care body's annual public meeting it was confirmed its overspend for the 2024-25 year was £15.61m more than it's £347m budget. In January it was revealed that the number of people attending the emergency department at the Isle of Man's main hospital had increased by almost 35% over the last the yearly presentation, Ms Cope said the space did not meet "current standards" or "offer the right environment for children, anybody with a learning disability or for anybody with a mental health crisis".She also said despite it being a "relatively small emergency department" it had to function as a major trauma centre because of the "uniqueness" of the island and "the types of of injuries we see here that mean we're not always able to fly an emergency patient straight off the island". 'Out of date' Executive director of health services Oliver Radford said the area was "about 35% of the size" required compared to the number of people who also said there were "multiple areas of risk" surrounding the replacement of equipment for "both hospital and out of hospital services".He told the meeting some pieces of equipment had been brand new when the facility opened in 2003, so it was now "going out of date at around the same time" as the the coming year, Manx Care would concentrate on developing a "comprehensive capital asset programme" with Treasury and the Department of Health and Social Care, he was because the "last thing that we want is for patient waiting times to be extended" due to equipment going out of service, he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
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13-05-2025
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Healthcare body's annual meeting streamed online
People have been invited to watch the annual public meeting of the Isle of Man's health care provider. Manx Care's yearly presentation to the public, which will be followed by a question and answer session, takes place from 18:00 to 20:00 BST. While all the places at the meeting at the Roundhouse have been filled, the proceedings are set to be livestreamed online. Manx Care's chief executive Teresa Cope said it was a chance for the healthcare body to "continue" with its "commitment to openness and transparency with the Manx public". The meeting will cover the delivery of health and statutory social care services, and include updates on clinical leadership and operational reviews. The health body said following feedback from last year's event, it had prolonged the length of time that people could ask questions. However, due to time constraints, only questions that had already been submitted as part of the registration for the event would be taken, it added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Rising costs ignite review into off-island care Manx Care mandate: 'We need to make it clearer' Society outlines concerns over Manx Care mandate Isle of Man Government - Manx Care Manx Care Annual Public Meeting
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13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Manx Care's annual public meeting streamed online
People have been invited to watch the annual public meeting of the Isle of Man's health care Care's yearly presentation to the public, which will be followed by a question and answer session, takes place from 18:00 to 20:00 all the places at the meeting at the Roundhouse have been filled, the proceedings are set to be livestreamed Care's chief executive Teresa Cope said it was a chance for the healthcare body to "continue" with its "commitment to openness and transparency with the Manx public". The meeting will cover the delivery of health and statutory social care services, and include updates on clinical leadership and operational health body said following feedback from last year's event, it had prolonged the length of time that people could ask due to time constraints, only questions that had already been submitted as part of the registration for the event would be taken, it added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
