Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to establish Accountable Care Organisations in the NHS.”
Tabled: 31 January 2018Answered: 6 February 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Sir Nicholas Dakin
My hon. Friend asks a serious and difficult question. The Mental Health Bill, introduced to Parliament last November, aims to stop restricted patients from languishing in hospital unnecessarily, while prioritising public protection and managing any risks. The Department also works closely with clinicians and care teams to make decisions on restricted patients as quickly as possible, in line with the published guidelines.