An important blog by @chrishattoncedr on new stats showing sharply increasing use of severe physical restraint, chemical restraint + seclusion on people with learning disabilities and autistic people in inpatient services.

This is not just concerning... https://chrishatton.blogspot.com/2020/09/restraints-used-on-people-with-learning.html

..but foreseeable + preventable. In March INQUEST raised concerns about the indirect impact of COVID-19 on inpatient settings incl. the use of restraint, medication + seclusion. We reminded govt of the importance of upholding + protecting human rights of people in these settings

This reinforces the urgency of enacting Seni's Law, which will be an important safeguard to monitor + reduce the use of restraint in inpatient settings.

21 months since it was passed in law by parliament, it is yet to be commenced by govt. The lack of progress is unacceptable.