Following a consultation, the government has published new guidelines for health and care providers to train staff.

The Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training aims to ensure staff have the right skills to provide care and boost understanding of the needs of these groups of people.

It sets out the standards that providers are expected to meet to be compliant with the law and help make sure patients are kept safe.

The code must be laid in Parliament for 40 days and is available online. After the 40 days have elapsed (on 6 September 2025), if neither House of Parliament resolves not to approve it, the code will become final.

Details here.