This consultation sought views on the extent to which the Oliver McGowan draft code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training provides Care Quality Commission registered providers with the necessary guidance to meet the legislative requirement introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022.

We received a total of 461 responses to the consultation, including the easy read consultation, through both responses to the digital survey and email and postal submissions.

The majority of responses were supportive of the purpose and content of the code of practice. When asked if the overall purpose of the code was clear, 81% of respondents agreed. This included 77% of respondents from the non-easy read consultation and 98% of respondents from the easy read consultation. All closed questions had over a 50% agreement rate. Those who used free-text responses were more likely to raise practical concerns around implementing the code.

The feedback gathered from this consultation has been considered to inform the final version of the code. 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.