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Learning Disabilities Stakeholders Events Linda Francis

Learning Disabilities Stakeholders Events Linda Francis. Background. Based on Valuing People Now and Putting People First 4 local authorities Black Country Partnership for Care Dudley Voices for Choices Two part event:

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Learning Disabilities Stakeholders Events Linda Francis

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  1. Learning Disabilities Stakeholders Events Linda Francis

  2. Background Based on Valuing People Now and Putting People First • 4 local authorities • Black Country Partnership for Care • Dudley Voices for Choices Two part event: 10th September 2008 – find out what people with a learning disability want (their dreams) 12th February 2009 – tell commissioners and service providers National Metal Forming Centre, West Bromwich

  3. Day 1 – Aims of the day Find out which services people already access Find out which services they would need for their dreams to come true

  4. What people said Hobbies and activities (35%) Paid work (12%) Housing (12%) Education and training (10%)

  5. More things people said voluntary work choice and control over money a healthy lifestyle love and relationships holidays and travel more family contact

  6. Day 2 – Aims of the day Tell commissioners and service providers about people’s dreams Update on Valuing People Now from British Institute of Learning Disabilities We asked people about what they think needs to be done: - Strategically – long term plans - Locally – in your area - Personally – by each individual

  7. Strategically Policy changes Engagement with parents and carers Training Information sharing Staff awareness

  8. Locally Information sharing Engagement with parents and carers Training Practical policy changes Staff awareness

  9. Personally Steps taken to share information Steps to change working practices Engage with service users more Getting involved with stakeholders Raising awareness

  10. Recommendations to the Board More resources at policy level Training Engaging parents and carers Raising awareness

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