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learning disability page

Welcome to the Home Page of the ADASS Learning Disabilities Network. The Collaborative has been established to support the development of the national learning disability policy agenda. The overall aim is to focus on individuals and communities to ensure that they experience high quality care and support, experiencing less inequality and improved outcomes.

 

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Real solutions. Real lives.

For several years Directors of Adult Social Services have told us that the demand for support across learning disability services is increasing. People with learning disabilities are telling us that they want to have full lives, relationships and an opportunity to use their assets and strengths in our communities.This event focuses on  best practice nationally , and is supported by people who have a learning disability and a range of organisations demonstrating innovation and inclusive approaches. We will look at how real relationships, real jobs and real community involvement can support greater independence. See here for more details and how to book...

Invitation to Quote: Autism Strategy Implementation

Building on the national multi-agency work on Autism since the publication of the “Progress Report on Think Autism: the updated strategy for adults with autism in England” and the Autism Self-Assessment Framework 2016, the Department of Health has commissioned the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) to provide further support to local authorities with the implementation of the Autism Strategy.  Many of the actions that cover local authorities in the Autism statutory guidance are advisory and not mandatory.  This work will act as a reminder and re-enforce some of the key advisory issues.ADASS is now inviting quotes to undertake further work on Autism, in 2017.Please see below for full details of how to to apply. 

ADASS RESPONDS TO REVIEW INTO CARE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS

Responding to Dame Christine Lenehan’s Review into the care and treatment of children and young people with complex needs, Margaret Willcox, President Elect of the Association of Directs of Adult Social Services (ADASS), said:“We welcome this report which highlights how important it is for partners to prioritise this group of young people, working together to improve outcomes for children with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, which will help them to lead more fulfilling lives both during their childhood and as they continue into adulthood... 

ADASS Responds to new fund for people with learning disabilities

Responding to the Department of Health’s launch of a £25 million housing and technology fund for people with learning disabilities, Ray James, Immediate Past President of ADASS and vice chair of the national Transforming Care Programme, said: “We welcome this much needed investment to support people with learning disabilities to lead meaningful and inclusive lives in and with their local communities.“We look forward to a range of bids that have been co-produced with people with learning disabilities and their families/carers.” 

ADASS RESPONDS TO CARE QUALITY COMMISSION'S SHAPING THE FUTURE CONSULTATION

ADASS RESPONDS TO CARE QUALITY COMMISSION’S SHAPING THE FUTURE CONSULTATION

Responding to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Shaping The Future consultation, ADASS president Ray James said:

“We welcome the open and positive way in which the CQC seeks to shape its future direction and its honest appraisal of past and future challenges. This is particularly useful in building public confidence both in it, and in the care and health sector as a whole.  

Learning Disability - Out of the Shadows

Thelegacy of Valuing People Now has drifted, in the absence of any nationalstrategy, programme or benchmark for the future world of Learning Disability, writes Andrea Pope-Smith... One ADASS network has developed a framework for thefuture – Time for Change (attached). Here, Andrea setsout the reasons why a new direction is necessary, and calls for your support tohelp us learn from what has happened in the past, to help us create a futurewhere it cannot happen again.