A failing autism service has closed after being rated ‘inadequate’ four a fourth time following an inspection by a watchdog. Heywood-based LANCuk provides assessment and treatment for adults and children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
But it has been in special measures since October 2021 - largely due to concerns over its ability to safely prescribe, administer and store medicines, as well as poor record keeping. It has been rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) four times since July 2018 and 'requires improvement' twice.
The CQC also took urgent action last April to bar the provider from accepting new or repeat patients to its prescribing service without written permission. Officials most recently visited the service- which operates from Independence House, Adelaide Street - in November last year.
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