Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April 2012 Housing Robin James

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April We work on developing housing and support for people with a learning disability in Dorset

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April We work with housing support providers, health services and councils. We check on services, share ideas and help make plans about housing

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April And what do I do?

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April High Quality Housing

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April High Quality Housing Lots of types of housing Housing opportunities across Dorset Examples: –Phoenix House and Trailway Lodge, Blandford –Cambridge Court, Dorchester –Carlton Road North, Weymouth –Grammar School Site, Swanage

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April High Quality Support

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April High Quality Support Person Centred Increasing independence Long term planning Involving service users Value for money

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April Effective Housing Advice

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April Effective Housing Advice Fair access to vacant homes Work with Housing Departments Keep list of vacancies in supported housing

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April Coming to an area near you

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April Coming to an area near you Prove the need New Homes Cluster Flats

Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19 th April