A decade after Winterbourne – a view of the care sector These questions, and many more, led to the creation of the Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities agenda, which was published in 2015. Why were autistic people and those with learning disabilities being looked after in these inappropriate settings in the first place? Why were they being placed under restraint? Why were they being deprived of their liberty under section, in ‘assessment and treatment’ units’? And most importantly, why were so many people admitted there without any real plan or strategy in place to reunite them with friends and family in community-based settings? The scandal shone a spotlight on what for many was a blind spot. ![]() Most of all, the soul searching that followed focused on why the residents of Winterbourne View had been let down so badly. The BBC also reported that even before its filing began, the local council had received 19 complaints by staff. ![]() Allegedly, Terry Bryan contacted the CQC on three occasions, but his claims were not listened to. ![]() The inquiry found that the CQC had ignored the desperate pleas of a whistle blower, Terry Bryan, to investigate the abuse. Winterbourne rememberedįor many in the care sector, particularly the regulator, the Winterbourne abuse scandal exposed a failure to act. We’ll also look at what still needs to be achieved and finish by celebrating some the outstanding work which is being undertaken by some extraordinary providers. įeaturing interviews with frontline workers, policy makers and charities, this article will explore the positive impact of compliance, guidance and best practice. A study conducted by the Office of National Statistics (NAO) highlights that only 22% of autistic people were in paid employment. Sadly, too few autistic people are in jobs. As a society, we need to work harder to better understand the needs of autistic people and to help them carve out life-changing opportunities. For example, ten years on, there are some homes where provision fails to meet the mark. It is a journey that has a long road ahead – there is still much to do. Since we founded QCS in 2013, we have been working with thousands of providers to ensure that they have all the tools they need to deliver outstanding care to autistic people and those with learning disabilities. Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), a leading provider of content, guidance and standards for the social care sector has also had a role to play. The CQC has also made sweeping changes regarding registration criteria for new providers, actively encouraging co-production and overhauling its inspection process. The Government, the CQC and the NHS, asked searching questions which led to the creation of the Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities agenda. Thankfully, regulators have acted and much has changed since then. ![]() Nearly a decade has passed since a BBC Panorama documentary exposed a culture of systematic abuse at Winterbourne View. In this knowledge article, Nikki Walker and Philippa Shirtcliffe of Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) reflect on the Winterbourne abuse scandal and interview frontline workers, policy makers and charities to determine how much progress has been made to combat failings in the sector.
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