Lincolnshire County Council and United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust have apologised after a man was discharged from hospital in freezing weather wearing “only a gown, with bare feet and carrying somebody else’s stick”.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said the treatment of the man, known as Mr F, “engaged” article 3 of the Human Rights Act because it “could be perceived as degrading”. However noted it was for courts to say whether the act had been breached.
The ombudsman has ordered the trust to review its discharge policy and the council to ensure staff and homes are reminded of their duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Developer hopes for more as plans for 42 new homes submitted in Scotter
Plans could expand
Designs for the new homes in Scotter.
Developers are seeking final approval on plans to build 42 new homes in a Gainsborough area village but want more if their land’s boundary can be expanded.
Shaun Hunt of HG Homes submitted proposals for land west of North Moor Road, in Scotter, to West Lindsey District Council.
The site has outline approval for 51 homes but the developer reduced the number due to “suboptimal” layout . However, they said if the plan’s boundaries changed, they could bring the number back up.
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