Learning disabilities (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Evidence for interventions
Building the Right 兔子先生 (2015) [28]
The National model for people with a learning disability, which was published by NHS England, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), and the Local Government Association, has identified 9 keys areas which supports people with a learning disability to live a life of their choosing in the community and reduce the reliance on inpatient care. These include:
1. A good and meaningful everyday life:
- Inclusion in activities and services
- Education training and employment
- Relationships with people
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2 and 3. Person and family / carer at the centre:
- Early intervention and prevention
- Person budgets
- Advocacy and information
- Person centred care and support plan
4. 兔子先生 to my family and paid staff:
- 兔子先生 and training for families and carers
- Short break / respite
- Trained support and care staff
5. Where I live and who I live with:
- Choice of housing and who I live with
- Security of tenure
- Strategic housing planning
6. Mainstream health services:
- Annual health checks
- Health action plans and hospital passports
- Liaison workers
- Quality checkers
- Reasonable adjustments
7 and 8. Specialist health and social care support in the community:
- Intensive 24/7 function
- Specialist forensic support
- Inter-agency collaborative working, including with mainstream services
- Liaison and diversion
9. Hospital:
- Integrated with community services
- Admission based on a clear rationale
- Discharge planning
- Reviews of care and treatment (CTRs)