CQC
CQC publishes data on deaths of people with a learning disability
Supported by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), we have completed a targeted piece of analysis to better understand the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on people with a learning disability, some of whom may be autistic, and how the number of deaths during this period compares to the number of deaths last year.
This analysis looked at all deaths notified to CQC between 10 April and 15 May from providers registered with CQC who provide care to people with a learning disability and/or autism (including providers of adult social care, independent hospitals and in the community) and where the person who died was indicated to have a learning disability on the death notification form.
This data shows that between 10 April and 15 May this year, 386 people with a learning disability, some of whom may also be autistic, died who were receiving care from services which provide support for people with a learning disability and/or autism. This is a 134% increase in the number death notifications compared to the same period last year
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NHS Volunteer Responders - information for health professionals
CQC have published new guidance for providers on Inappropriate use of sedative medicines to enforce social distancing guidelines
Inappropriate use of sedative medicines to enforce social distancing guidelines
Visit their website for the latest information on any changes to the way we work during the COVID-19 outbreak, including answers to frequently asked questions from adult social care providers.
For providers to give feedback on care for CQC
It is more vital than ever that we hear people’s experiences of care during the COVID-19 emergency, and we have seen a significant drop in people using our Give feedback on care service.
From June, we’ll be launching a public campaign as part of our Emergency Support Framework to encourage people to feedback on care, working with Healthwatch, Experts by Experience, people who use services and voluntary and community organisations.
We want to encourage people who use services and those working in health and care to report poor care to give us their insight into what people are actually experiencing during this time. We want to hear about good care too so we can celebrate it and share good practice.
In Mid-May we will be testing some small-scale digital advertising to encourage people to feed back.
Ahead of the campaign starting, please encourage people working in and using your care to share their feedback. We want to hear about all types of experience – whether they’re to do with coronavirus or not.
CQC Useful guidance and updates
- NEW: Joint statement on CQC's regulatory approach during the coronavirus pandemic
- NEW: CQC guidance for providers delivering antibody tests or blood tests
- NEW: Guidance on verification of death
- DHSC guidance for care staff supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults during COVID-19.
- NHS guidelines translated into up to 50 languages by Doctors of the World (video advice can also be found here).
- The Health and Safety Executive has published guidance on RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council has an area on their website dedicated to information about COVID-19
- Read NHS England's community health, hospital discharge and social care weekly update
- COVID-19: our action plan for adult social care from the Department of Health and Social Care
- Community health services standard operating procedure (SOP)
- Guidance on working under Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R)
- NHS Volunteer Responders - information for health professionals
- Interim guidance on DBS and other recruitment checks
- Briefing from NHS England on the Coronavirus Act - excess death provisions: information and guidance for medical practitioners
- Guidance for ambulance trusts
- NICE COVID-19 rapid guidelines
- Advice and information on looking after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak from NHS England and the Mental Health Foundation
- Investigation and initial clinical management of possible cases
- NICE has updated its rapid COVID-19 guideline on critical care following concerns raised by patient groups
- Letters for providers and professionals from NHS England/Improvement
- Guidance for health professionals
- Guidance for health professionals who have diagnosed a case within their facility
- Infection prevention and control
- Rapid tests for use in community pharmacies or at home
- Guidance for sampling and for diagnostic laboratories
- Department of Health and Social Care's coronavirus action plan
NHS England has published measures for people who might be at greatest risk from coronavirus. Guidance (including an easy read version) is available on its website. People who are classed as extremely vulnerable are being asked to register for support.
Accessibility resources to help you communicate about COVID-19
- Signhealth is providing a videos of summaries of key coronavirus guidance in BSL
- Public Health England stay at home guidance, translated and in easy read
- Public Health England guidance on social distancing, translated
- NHS guidelines translated into 32 languages by Doctors of the World
- Easy read information on COVID-19 from Mencap
- Public Health England resources in accessible formats
- COVID-19 guidance for providers of services for people experiencing rough sleeping
- The handwashing rap, produced to help people who have a learning disability
Further information
- Public Health Matters blog from Public Health England
- Number of COVID-19 cases in the UK
11/05/2020 For providers to give feedback on care for CQC
It is more vital than ever that we hear people’s experiences of care during the COVID-19 emergency, and we have seen a significant drop in people using our Give feedback on care service.
From June, a public campaign will be launchedas part of our Emergency Support Framework to encourage people to feedback on care, working with Healthwatch, Experts by Experience, people who use services and voluntary and community organisations.
We want to encourage people who use services and those working in health and care to report poor care to give us their insight into what people are actually experiencing during this time. We want to hear about good care too so we can celebrate it and share good practice.
In Mid-May we will be testing some small-scale digital advertising to encourage people to feed back.
Ahead of the campaign starting, please encourage people working in and using your care to share their feedback. We want to hear about all types of experience – whether they’re to do with coronavirus or not.