Contact Orders and the MCA
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
A recent investigation by ITV news has raised concerns about families of people with learning disabilities being prevented from seeing them freely. The news item stated:
‘An ITV News investigation found more than 100 families who say their visiting rights to their loved ones with learning disabilities have been restricted, after they complained about negligent or poor care.’... ‘The so-called "contact restrictions" are put in place by care homes, NHS bodies, or local authorities, and often enforced by the Court of Protection.’
Stephen Kinnock, Minister for Care called the story "heartbreaking" and "completely unacceptable"...."There is a regulation within the Care Quality Commission... all about ensuring that people who are in care must be able to see their loved ones. That regulation - we are concerned - that it isn't always working as it should,"
The government has commissioned a review and will publish the findings soon’
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