Implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards Workstreams Objectives
Implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards Workstreams Objectives -Ensures the right people are getting the right protections at the right time (removal of the backlog alongside implementing LPS and better access to safeguards); The sectors are ready to deliver the new system; So that Successfully implement the new system In a way that -Effectively implement the new system, by working jointly across the health and care sectors. improves quality and experience of care through an improved system; provides better value for money; and removes variation to provide a more equitable system. people receive better quality care with minimum restrictions; their views and wishes are part of any LPS authorisations; and their families and carers are fully involved, and they have access to safeguards which are well supported and swiftly delivered. Code of Practice Court of Protection 16/17 year olds Regulations Workstreams Data and systems Rollout and transition Workforce development Monitoring and oversight This will result in the empowerment and protection of vulnerable groups. Planned Milestones Autumn 2019 Code of Practice engagement including with people with lived experience Winter 2019 LPS training strategy and transitional guidance published Winter/Spring 2020 Consultation and engagement on Code of Practice and regulations Spring 2020 Code of Practice and Regulations finalised Spring/Summer 2020 Training on the LPS scheme October 2020 LPS go-live October 2020 -2021 Transition year
Implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards Workstreams Objectives Co-production Merging with MCA code Public consultation -Ensures the right people are getting the right protections at the right time (removal of the backlog alongside implementing LPS and better access to safeguards); The sectors are ready to deliver the new system; So that Successfully implement the new system In a way that -Effectively implement the new system, by working jointly across the health and care sectors. improves quality and experience of care through an improved system; provides better value for money; and removes variation to provide a more equitable system. Amending rules, products and guidance and preparing Court of Protection for go-live Court of Protection people receive better quality care with minimum restrictions; their views and wishes are part of any LPS authorisations; and their families and carers are fully involved, and they have access to safeguards which are well supported and swiftly delivered. Implementation issues specific to 16/17 year olds Winter 2019 LPS training strategy and transitional guidance published Winter/Spring 2020 Consultation and engagement on Code of Practice and regulations Defining new content for data collection Working with system providers to understand golive requirements Spring 2020 Code of Practice and Regulations finalised Workstreams Monitoring and oversight Considering how the system will be monitored and reported on by bodies such as CQC and Ofsted, as well as any wider oversight requirements of the system Spring/Summer 2020 Training on the LPS scheme Rollout and transition Closing down current Do. LS system Preparing for LPS Implementing LPS Workforce development Data and systems Planned Milestones Autumn 2019 Drafting and engaging on statutory instruments Regulations This will result in the empowerment and protection of vulnerable groups. Code of Practice engagement including with people with lived experience Code of Practice October 2020 LPS go-live Publishing training strategy Mapping roles and responsibilities of LPS workforce October 2020 -2021 Transition year
Other considerations: Training of regulators Awareness/comms for appropriate person role Who? Registered professionals only Existing BIAs Other roles still being worked through in line with regulations Who? Existing and new advocates IMCA Pre authorisation review Assessment, determination and consultation Care home managers Others Identification and referral Awareness raising - The Liberty Protection Safeguards system (in the context of the Mental Capacity Act) Increasing numbers requiring training Increasing specialisation AMCP (conversion and new) Who? TBC locally but likely to be managers or AMCPs Who? Care home managers (arrange, determine and consult only) Doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, first tier nurses, speech and language therapists and social workers Who? People who have the responsibility in their organisation to advise others and to trigger the LPS process) Who? Care home staff, homecare/domiciliary care, supported living, shared lives, personal assistants Social workers, social care assistants (all adult social workers; children’s social workers that work with children with disabilities, occupational therapists) NHS: GPs, district nurses, SALTs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, community practitioners, Psychiatrists and other relevant consultants, NHS hospital staff and Board members, safeguarding leads, CHC leads Independent hospital staff and Board members (similar to NHS hospital staff) People who use services and family carers, peer advocates, self advocacy groups Residential schools and colleges, Foster carers Housing staff Advocacy staff Commissioners/contract teams in both health and social care, Middle and senior
Code of Practice update April – Sept 2019 DHSC reviewing Phase 2 Iterations Phase 1 Initial Drafting • • Sept – Oct 2019 Aug - Oct 2019 Hilary drafting with input from over 100 stakeholders Engagement events with people with lived experience • • DHSC reviewed first drafts of chapters internally Chapters going back onto DHX on a weekly cycle for further stakeholder comments We are here! • • Oct – December 2019 Jan 2020 Finalising the Code Gvt clearances Phase 3 Consultation • • Clear Code through DHSC, Mo. J, and Df. E Ministers Home Affairs Committee clearance Expert panel workshop Align Code Combine with MCA Code Further engagement with people with lived experience • Further engagement events during consultation
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