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Hear from Learning Disability England, Autistica and Royal Mencap Society | Early bird discount available until 6 Jan 2023 – Register your place now – details below*
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Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People Digital Conference
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Tuesday 21st February 2023
09:15 - 13:30
“Our ultimate goal is that, across England, people with a learning disability and autistic people are equal citizens able to fulfil their potential. They are supported to live full lives in their community, in their home, with access to the care that is right for them, when and where they need it. Just like everyone else.” *
The challenges facing adults with autism or learning disabilities are vast and pressures are mounting. At this crucial time, we are pleased to announce our Improving Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People Digital Conference. With a particular focus on community-based services, we will address the priorities to improve support to enable people with learning disabilities or autistic people to live fulfilled and independent lives.
Recent policy, including the Building the Right Support Action Plan, and proposals to the Mental Health Act, reaffirms the importance of good quality services in improving quality of life for autistic people or adults with learning difficulties. Key commitments include:
- Reducing the number of people with a learning disability or autistic people in inpatient care by 50% by March 2024
- Proposed new duties on commissioners to ensure adequate community-based services
- Improved monitoring for the risk of crisis at a local level
- Speeding up the discharge process, with an additional targeted funding of £90m in 2022-23.
We will cover the government plans to reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care and ensure people can live independently in their communities. You will gain insights on funding and where investment should be targeted to best support people. You will hear best practice guidance to help you to provide meaningful, accessible, person-centred services.
Bringing together government, public services and charities, this half day digital conference will be an opportunity for sectors to come together, share insights, network, and strengthen the support network for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.
* Department of Health and Social Care, August 2022
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Confirmed speakers
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- Chair: Dr James Cusack, Chief Executive, Autistica
- Philip Connolly, Campaigner and Advocate; The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 (2019)
- Sarah White, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research, Sense
- Yogi Amin, Solicitor and Partner, Irwin Mitchell; and Trustee, Royal Mencap Society
- Trevor Wright, Autistic Consultant; and Co-Chair, Covid Social Care Task Force Learning Disability and Autism Advisory Group
- Professor Graeme Betts CBE, Strategic Director for Adult Social Care, Birmingham City Council
- Gary Bourlet, Membership and Engagement Lead, Learning Disability England
- Chris Woodhead, Group Director of Housing and Business Development, Dimensions
- Rachel Cullen, Autistic, Non Binary Advocate, Researcher and Consultant
- Tim Cooper, Chief Executive, United Response
- Joel Rasbash, Strategic Policy and Scrutiny Advisor, Cumbria County Council
- Marie Lovell, Project Manager, Skills for Care
- Kirsty Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, HFT
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Key points
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- Government plans to reduce the number of people with learning disabilities or autistic people in Inpatient Care Services
- Avoiding unnecessary inpatient admissions
- Ensuring services are accessible and inclusive, including digital services
- Funding and investment for community care
- Co–production: the importance of lived experience in service design
- Supporting the families and carers of autistic people or people with learning disabilities
- Supporting people with the Cost-of-Living crisis
- Facilitating independent living for people with learning disabilities or autism
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Who should attend
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Senior leaders and practitioners involved in the development and delivery of services for adults with learning disabilities or autistic people, including colleagues from:
- Local Authorities
- Health and Social Care
- Supported Housing
- Employment and Training Providers
- Benefits and Financial Inclusion Teams
- Legal Sector
- Third Sector
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Join live online or watch on demand
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This practical event will be broadcast live via an interactive digital platform, where you can enjoy:
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Content accessible on demand for 14 days after the event
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Online networking - meet your colleagues from across the country
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Virtual polls
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Live Q&A
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Technical support throughout the event
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* Discounts available
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Early Bird Discount - 20% off – available until Friday 6th January 2023 (Please enter the discount code EARLY3929 in the payment section when you book online)
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Please email us for group bookings - info@westminsterinsight.com
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Pay online by credit card and receive a further 10% off (This will be automatically applied when you book online).
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