What we are doing
We are supporting and leading work to transform services for people with a Learning Disability and autistic people. We are focused on reducing the reliance on inpatient hospital beds through developing an enhanced approach to place based support, building flexible, personalised and responsive community services that promote early intervention and preventative support, as well as improving overall health outcomes and reducing health inequalities for people with a Learning Disability and autistic people right across the region.
Our priorities
Best start in life
Valued families
Living well with good support
Good health for longer lives
Good care and treatment in specialist hospitals
ICB Learning Disability and Autism Programme Team Priorities
- Building the Right Support, Homes not Hospital
- Improving Quality Standards
- Improving Health Outcomes
Who is involved
Senior Responsible Officer: Levi Buckley
Transformation Director Mental Health Learning Disabilities and Autism: Kate O’Brien
Deputy Director of Transformation for Learning Disabilities and Autism: Linda Reiling
Learning Disability & Autism Awareness Mandatory Training
In July 2022 the Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that CQC registered health and care service providers ensure their workforce receive training on learning disability and autism which is appropriate to the person’s role.
Get involved
For more information contact: england.cne-transformingcare@nhs.net