1. Community Food and Health (Scotland)
Improving food and health for adults with learning disabilities – learning from policy and practice in the community
A Healthier ME
Caroline Hamilton
Health Improvement Specialist,
Learning Disabilities
31st March 2016

2. Scottish Borders, A Healthier ME
Funded by Scottish Government, Health Inequalities Fund
Project Lead: Fiona Munro
Hosted by: Brothers of Charity Services (Scotland)

3. A Healthier ME aimed to develop a pro-active approach to healthy lifestyles and dietary management for adults with learning disability.
Working collaboratively between the Scottish Borders Learning Disability Service, Joint Health Improvement Team, 3rd Sector Service Providers and volunteers, a series of workshops and events were held during summer/autumn 2013 which benefited a total of 19 participants.
24 members of staff passed the REHIS Nutrition Course for Carers od Adults with a Learning Disability.

4. The Pathway 2014/15 How to engage individuals Knowledge and learning
Is there need to encourage individuals to improve lifestyle? Section 1
How to engage individuals
Is workforce development, family and individual support required? Section 2
Knowledge and learning
SCLD Resource
Section 3
Programme of support for individuals
Does individual require health check and lifestyle advice? Section 4
Physical health checks and lifestyle advice
Is specific input from LD Services required? Section 5
Learning Disability Service
A need for other support and resources?
Section 6
Other resources

5. Enabling the Individual
Shared Knowledge & Training for all
Holistic Approach
Ownership
Joint Working & Negotiation. Positive Changes
Motivational Change
Peer Support
Partnership
Embedded in Practice and Reviews

6. Celebrating Excellence Awards
Nomination for Partnership Working Award
Shortlisted to final 3 to be announced on 30th April 2016

7. Questions caroline.hamilton@borders.scot.nhs.uk