Description
This investigation concerns Ms ST who had learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and diabetes, and is registered blind. She was treated in hospital following a neck fracture. Ms ST was deemed fit for discharge, however, she remained in hospital due to prolonged disagreement between family, health professionals and the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) about discharge plans.
This investigation considered:
• communication between professional disciplines, and with Ms ST and her family;
• risk assessment, risk management and support planning;
• legal aspects;
• implementation of self-directed support and the related policy framework; and
• decision making.
Useful for
All those who wish to reflect on multi-agency working, particularly in the context of hospital discharge
