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.
Under the Equality Act 2010, public sector organisations must make changes in their approach or provision to ensure that services are accessible to disabled people as well as everybody else. This series of guidance shares information, ideas and good practice in making reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities in specific health service areas. It is aimed at health and social care professionals and family members who provide support for, or plan services used by, people with learning disabilities. There is also an easy-read summary for each service area. (January 2020)
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.
NICE guidance
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) policy on registration and changes to registration for providers supporting people with a learning disability.
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 (CTR) or Care, Education and Treatment Review (CETR) and family carers.
Learning Disability Improvement Standards for NHS Trusts to use to ensure they are delivering high quality health services
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.
Making Safeguarding Personal is a project which aims to support a personalised approach to safeguarding. Resources include an outcomes framework and guides for the police, advocacy and housing sector.
A guide to support providers to apply the Mental Capacity Act in the right way.
A guide with resources and tips for commissioners, service providers and health and social care staff to support the delivery of high quality end of life care for people with a learning disability.
An easy read pack for people with a learning disability who are in inpatient settings to help them to know their rights and to understand what is happening to them.
An easy read planner for use with people with a learning disability who are in inpatient settings as part of planning for discharge.
Top tips taken from the ‘So what, what next?’ project aimed at supporting people with a learning disability, autism or both who have moved out of hospital to use their strengths and passions and to contribute these to their local communities.