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12/12/2011
Social Equality For Learning Disabled Targeted
Better social inclusion for people with a learning disability is one of the aims behind a new service framework setting out standards for learning disability that has been launched for consultation today.
Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots said the Learning Disability Service Framework aims to improve the health and well-being of people with a learning disability, their carers and families by promoting social inclusion, reducing inequalities in health and social well-being and improving the quality of care.
"Learning disability affects a significant number of people in Northern Ireland. It is a lifelong condition, usually present from birth, in which educational and social supports, as well as health and social care services, are required.
"The Learning Disability Service Framework will set standards that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability, their carers and their families.
"The Framework details what they can expect in terms of care and support and access to services, to meet their individual needs," the DUP Minister said.
The model used for the development of the Learning Disability Service Framework has had extensive involvement of health and social care professionals, services users, carers and voluntary organisations.
The Minister continued: "My Department has long recognised the need to improve services for those with a learning disability and to enhance support for their families and carers who play a vital role in their care.
"The Framework recognises that improving the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability requires action right across society and acknowledges that health and wellbeing is influenced by many other factors such as poverty, housing, education and employment.
"For this reason, my Department has worked closely with other Government Departments in the development of this Framework, so that it reflects the full range of public service requirements for people with a learning disability," he added.
"I would encourage everyone with an interest in learning disability to express their views. This is a real opportunity to set standards which will contribute to service improvement and health outcomes for the people of Northern Ireland," he concluded.
(BMcC/GK)
Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots said the Learning Disability Service Framework aims to improve the health and well-being of people with a learning disability, their carers and families by promoting social inclusion, reducing inequalities in health and social well-being and improving the quality of care.
"Learning disability affects a significant number of people in Northern Ireland. It is a lifelong condition, usually present from birth, in which educational and social supports, as well as health and social care services, are required.
"The Learning Disability Service Framework will set standards that will make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability, their carers and their families.
"The Framework details what they can expect in terms of care and support and access to services, to meet their individual needs," the DUP Minister said.
The model used for the development of the Learning Disability Service Framework has had extensive involvement of health and social care professionals, services users, carers and voluntary organisations.
The Minister continued: "My Department has long recognised the need to improve services for those with a learning disability and to enhance support for their families and carers who play a vital role in their care.
"The Framework recognises that improving the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability requires action right across society and acknowledges that health and wellbeing is influenced by many other factors such as poverty, housing, education and employment.
"For this reason, my Department has worked closely with other Government Departments in the development of this Framework, so that it reflects the full range of public service requirements for people with a learning disability," he added.
"I would encourage everyone with an interest in learning disability to express their views. This is a real opportunity to set standards which will contribute to service improvement and health outcomes for the people of Northern Ireland," he concluded.
(BMcC/GK)
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