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The learning disability landscape in Scotland

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1 The learning disability landscape in Scotland
Chris Creegan, Chief Executive Scottish Commission for Learning Disability

2 The keys to life – background
Scotland’s learning disability strategy Published in June 2013 by Scottish Government with COSLA Successor to The same as you? 10 year strategy – now in year four Improving the quality of life for people with learning disabilities Human rights at its heart Strong emphasis on health inequalities

3 The keys to life - policy context
Programme for government Participation, Prosperity, Fairness Education, Economy, Public services, Local democracy, Safeguarding Scotland The Disability Delivery Plan Environment, Health care, Education and employment, Justice The keys to life Health and social care driven Significant cross policy relevance Health and social care: integration, self-directed support Devolution of powers: employment, welfare

4 The keys to life - delivery approach
Starting point: 52 activity based recommendations Development of implementation framework Adoption of rights based outcomes Working with policy teams across government Strategic and delivery partners including DSS Phased priorities starting with years 2-4

5 Strategic outcomes A Healthy Life Choice and Control Independence
People with learning disabilities enjoy the highest attainable standard of living, health and family life Choice and Control People with learning disabilities are treated with dignity and respect, and protected from neglect, exploitation and abuse Independence People with learning disabilities are able to live independently in the community with equal access to all aspects of society Active Citizenship People with learning disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of community and society

6 Implementation to date
Data visibility and linkage Targeted interventions in priority areas Development funding to pilot innovation Reviewing and mapping to understand what’s going on Drawing on experts including people with learning disabilities

7 W Where are we heading? Looking back – separation: enforced residence in large scale institutions Looking forward – integration: enabling life in the community Institutionalisation to individualisation - but institutions have a role Improving the quality of life for - towards a good life Medical and social models – focusing on well being From deficits to assets – different ways of thinking and doing Holding on and letting go – models of care and supported living

8 Growing together: what happens next?
Challenging practices and ways of working Exploring new models of provision Reflecting and evaluating Keep asking the experts Being creative and brave Focusing on the person Creating a world with learning disability

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