Service improvements

Nottinghamshire County Council

Showing service improvements between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023

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When we find fault, we can recommend improvements to systems and processes where they haven’t worked properly, so that others do not suffer from these same problems in future. Common examples are policy changes; procedural reviews; and staff training. Service improvements from decisions are published for 5 years and those from reports are published for 10 years.

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  • Nottinghamshire County Council (21 014 425)

    Category: Adult care services Date: 06-Jul-2022

    Summary

    We found fault with the Council for a delay in Mr Y’s financial assessment and failing to provide information to allow him to make an informed decision about his home care. The Council agreed actions to remedy the injustice to Mr Y.

    Service improvements

    • Review its procedure to ensure that any phone calls about financial assessments, contributions and personal budgets are confirmed in writing.

  • Nottinghamshire County Council (21 010 513)

    Category: Education Date: 19-Jun-2022

    Summary

    Miss X complained the Council did not provide a suitable alternative education for her daughter, Y, when she was out of school. Although the Council was not aware initially that Y was out of school, it was at fault for not checking the support in Y’s Education Health and Support plan was in place, enabling her to return to school, and delays in identifying a new school when it became clear this was needed. As a result, Y missed out on education from March 2020 to July 2021. It should review its processes and make a payment to remedy the injustice caused.

    Service improvements

    The Council will review its process for Education Health and Care assessments and plans to ensure there is a consistent point of contact for families of children with special educational needs and reduce delays in consulting with schools.The Council will review its processes to ensure it monitors annual reviews for children and young people with Education Health and Care plans, and follows up with schools where it has not received annual review records on time.The Council will review its processes to ensure it checks the provision in new and amended Education Health and Care plans is being delivered, and that it checks plans for reintegrating children into schools have been successful, providing further advice and support if needed.The Council will review its processes to ensure it responds to complaints in line with the timescales in its complaints policy.

  • Nottinghamshire County Council (21 009 745)

    Category: Adult care services Date: 14-Sep-2022

    Summary

    We uphold Mrs J’s complaint about the care and treatment provided to her husband by the Council and the Trust. We found fault with the handling of Mr J’s discharge, the management of his care and needs and consideration of Mrs J’s needs as a carer. This fault caused Mr and Mrs J significant distress. The Council and Trust will apologise to Mr and Mrs J and pay a financial remedy. They will also take action to prevent similar problems occurring in the future.

    Service improvements

    The Trust will review its pressure area management to ensure that patients are being repositioned as requiredThe Council and Trust will review processes to ensure a robust procedure is in place to ensure a person's needs are regularly reviewed throughout their admission and care planning is updated as needed.The Council and the Trust will review processes to ensure a person's care needs and options are fully discussed with the person and their family/carer prior to dischargeThe Council and the Trust will review processes to ensure staff are aware of the need to involve family members/carers in the discharge process, including properly considering their views and any arising carer needs

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