The Learning Disability agenda needs new tactics, not just renewed energy.
Learning Disability Programme Lead, Madeline Cooper-Ueki, discusses our role in changing the direction of current learning disability practices in the UK.
News (Health Equalities)
Learning Disability Big Health Check and Social Care Open day
Celebrating 10 years of reducing health inequalities and making a difference
Making a film with the Misfits Theatre Company – some reflections
I have recently had the pleasure of working with the Misfits Theatre Company to make a film for NHS England about what social care providers can do to improve the health of people with learning disabilities by making sure they are on the health check register and get their annual health check.
The importance of prevention in the Learning Disabilities service model
The consultation on the draft service model, 'Supporting people with a learning disability and / or autism who have a mental health condition or display behaviour that challenges' (what a mouthful) is now over, and we will wait to see what emerges.
The Health Equalities Framework – embedding good practice
The Health Equalities Framework (HEF) has now been implemented by a number of health and social care organisations across England, as well as some family carer groups.