Sleep-ins have been controversial for some time. Sleep-ins are when staff stay over during the night in case someone needs support.  Staff are allowed to go to bed during the night – they only get up if they are needed.

An opinion about institutionalisation from Tracy Hammond

It’s easy for the Government to do nothing – to continue to ignore vulnerable people we support and our valued workforce.

Last week, we released a statement regarding the abuse at Mendip House. At the time, we said we had approached NAS for an update on what they had done to learn from events and make sure they could not happen again. Below is Carol Povey’s response in full.

LDE’s Tracy Hammond reflects on recent events

Richard Handley died of complications from constipation in November 2012, and his inquest concluded last week.

The Mendip House safeguarding report which has just been issued outlines in detail the abuse which occurred and makes distressing reading. There can be absolutely no excuse for the horrific events which took place there.

I’m, ahem, late 30’s and I cannot even begin to think that this beautiful house in which I am lucky enough to live could be a ‘home for life’. I’d like a bigger garden, windows in the bathrooms and a utility room to name but a few of my requirements.