Compiled by Equip4Change CIC on behalf of ADASS, analysis shows Valuing People Now is alive and in reasonable shape in the region, but its progress is variable across local areas.
The report has been distributed to all 14 Learning Disability Partnership Boards for use in shaping their improvement plans for the coming year.
Two major areas have been identified as requiring further focus:
Older people with learning disabilities and older family carers – the report contains a proposal to commission a scoping exercise that will assess current practice and make recommendations for the future. This would include consideration of more innovative ways of supporting families, including extra care housing scheme and wider community resources.
Transition for young people – a joined approach with the Association of Directors of Children’s Services is proposed, to build on information currently being gathered nationally on best practice in transition from childhood to adulthood. The West Midlands programme would include a focus on:
- increasing the number of children and young people using direct payments
- analysis of local further education and training provision leading to employment
- young people with more complex needs, with particular focus on redesigning day opportunities and short breaks.
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