Quality of life and quality of care and support

It is important that local services and support are developed that are of a good quality. They should meet the needs of people from that area now and in the future.


Policy, guidance, information and tools for commissioners, health and social care staff, those people with a learning disability who are having a Care and Treatment Review or Care, Education and Treatment Review and family carers.


This guidance sets out a number of core principles to consider in the commissioning of services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges.


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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care for people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges.


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Prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges.


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Quality Standards for  adults, young people and children with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges also includes support for families and carers.


Information and resources aimed at organisations across health, social care and education, as well as individuals and families. As part of the Ask, Listen, Do project aimed at improving the experiences of people with a learning disability, autism or both, their families and carers when giving feedback, raising a concern or making a complaint.