Member

I turn to the amendments before us. Seclusion and segregation in mental health units are already recorded and reported under the use of force Act, despite the fact that the relevant provisions of the Act have not yet been commenced. Amendment 155 would go further, to make that notifiable to the CQC within 72 hours. The Department of Health and Social Care has already consulted on making this and other restrictive practices notifiable within 72 hours. However, practical concerns were expressed regarding the additional burden on staff, which could impact patient care, and around a lack of clarity on the purpose and what would happen after notifying the CQC. Further policy work is therefore needed.