The keys to life - Improving Quality of Life for People with Learning Disabilities EASY READ version
The new learning disability strategy in Scotland, following on from and building on the principles and successes of The same as you, the original reivew of services for people with a learning disability, published in 2000.
Complex needs
Complex needs is a term use to describe people with learning disabilities who need much more support. This includes:
- people with challenging behaviour
- autism spectrum disorder
- mental health needs
- people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
- offending behaviour
- or a mix of the above
What are our recommendations for people with complex needs?
NHS Boards and local authorities will work together to develop the right way for people to be discharged from hospital. This will help to stop delays. It will also help to plan for people who do not have a place to stay.
We will work with other organisations to find other ways to support people with complex needs.
This will include self-directed support.
This will include developing housing with support. We want to do this by June 2015.
We would like people with complex care needs who are in specialist facilities not in Scotland to be supported to live nearer their families.
A group will be set up to help us find out how we can deliver specialist services locally. We want to do this by 2018.
Contact
Email: Julie Crawford
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