Learning disabilities census Directions 2014
Directions given by the Secretary of State for Health requiring NHS Digital to establish and operate the learning disabilities census; and to exercise the system delivery functions described in the direction.
Purpose
To support the Department of Health in meeting the recommendations of Transforming Care: A national response to Winterbourne View Hospital and the Concordat: Programme of Action, by delivering an audit of learning disability services for people with challenging behaviour to take a snapshot of provision, numbers of out of area placements and lengths of stay.
Legal basis
Sections 254(1) and (6), 262(3) and (7), 274(2) and 304(9) and (10) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and Regulation 32 of the National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (Constitution and Functions) and the Health and Social Care Information Centre (Functions) Regulations 2013.
The Directions came into force on 30 September 2014.
Further information
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