Issue - meetings

The Board received a report from Karen Webb and Ben Richards on Learning Disability and Autism. Background was provided and key statistics for people in Staffordshire were highlighted to the Board:

·         30,000 people have a learning disability and/or autism;

·         The number of people with a learning disability and/or autism was expected to rise to 31,500 by 2030;

·         6000 are recorded on GP registers, and just over 1/3 had an Annual Health Check in the last year; and

·         1800 were in receipt of care and support from the County Council

The team were focusing on six workstreams:

·         Early identification and diagnostics

·         Communities

·         NHS workstreams

·         NHS learning disability and mental health services

·         Dedicated care and support

·         Inpatients

The County Council and Integrated Care Board were developing a Staffordshire Joint Whole Life Disability and Neurodiversity Strategy. This would continue and where necessary, adapt the workstreams and incorporate other priorities identified by people with a learning disability.

The Board were supportive of the ongoing work and the development of the strategy.

Resolved – That the Board (a) champion the cause of people with a learning disability and autism and encourage all organisations to make a contribution to improving their lives;

(b) endorse consultation to inform a Staffordshire Joint Whole Life Disability and Neurodiversity Strategy; and

(c) consider the Staffordshire Joint Whole Life Disability and Neurodiversity Strategy when available.