Improving hospital discharge for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
We are committed to ensuring people are supported to live in the community wherever possible.
We aim to:
- Reduce the need for hospital stays by improving access to support services and suitable accommodation.
- Improve the quality and oversight of inpatient care when it is required.
- Minimise the number of children and adults staying in specialist inpatient units.
- Reduce the overrepresentation of Black people in restrictive inpatient settings through more proactive support and early intervention.
Continuing to deliver the Lambeth All-Age Autism Strategy (2024–2027)
We have now published the Lambeth All-Age Autism Strategy, which sets out our vision and commitments to improving the lives of autistic people of all ages. Lambeth All Age Autism Strategy
The strategy will help us to:
- Improve awareness and acceptance of autism across services and communities.
- Tackle health inequalities by embedding reasonable adjustments and workforce training
- Improve access to inclusive education, employment and care that meets individual needs.
Improving employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities
We continue to support inclusive employment and access to meaningful work.
Our focus remains to:
- Monitor and report how many adult social care clients with learning disabilities are in paid employment.
- Increase supported internships and employment placements through Lambeth’s health and care partners.
Improving autism diagnosis and access to support for children and young people
We are working with partners across health and education to improve early identification and access to timely assessment.
Our priorities are to:
- Reduce waiting times for ASD diagnosis for children and young people.
- Use national and local data to identify gaps and improve access.
- Improve how children, adults and families access support, making it fair, welcoming, and tailored to diverse backgrounds.
- Involve families, carers, and young people in shaping service design and delivery.