St Andrew’s proudly signs the STOMP pledge

 St Andrew’s Healthcare yesterday (25 April 2016)  joined other healthcare providers in signing the ‘Stop over-medicating people with learning disability, autism or both’ (STOMP) pledge.

The STOMP project was setup to stop the over-medication of people with a learning disability and / or autism. By signing the pledge, St Andrew’s commits to:

• Improve quality of life for children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism or both, who are prescribed psychotropic medications
• Make sure people only receive these medications for the right reasons and in the right amount
• Improve understanding of these medications and when they should, or should not be used
• Improve understanding of non-medication treatments and support which may help
• Make sure that people work with their doctor, multi-disciplinary team and other people who support them in making any changes to treatment

Debra Moore, Transforming Care Director at St Andrew’s Healthcare, explained: “Yesterday St Andrew’s was a proud signatory to the NHS England STOMP campaign. Dr Louise Braham, Clinical Director signed the pledge on our behalf along with a number of other healthcare providers, which demonstrates our commitment to its key objectives; exploring alternatives to medication and working in partnership with people and families.”

Pictured: Dr Louise Braham, Clinical Director, St Andrew’s Healthcare.