'The Big Plan’ strategy sets out the vision, ambitions, and commissioning intentions for people with learning disabilities and or Autistic people in the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen between 2020 and 2025.
The main reason for the strategy is to ensure that all members of the community can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives with as much autonomy and control over the options available to them as they want.
We welcome you contacting us with any feedback or personal experiences of the ten key priorities.
The promotion of independence is the core priority of the strategy, recognising the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others, and shall take effective and appropriate measures to facilitate full enjoyment by persons with disabilities of this right and their full inclusion and participation in the community (Un.org, 2020).
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Following consultations with local people who use services and the people who care for them, together with professionals who provide services we are focussing upon the following agreed ten key priority areas. We welcome you to contact us to discuss further, or with any feedback or personal experiences linked to the ten key priorities.
Self-advocates and families need support to build confidence which enables them to speak for themselves and take part in designing the most suitable services for them. Read more
There is a need to take a different approach to commissioning that is person centred, localised and allows for people to be involved in the choices that are made, which should be with them not for them. Co-production is essential and the need for co-commissioners with learning disabilities and autism is essential to successful delivery . Read more
Victims should be heard and supported and offenders should be supported within the community to prevent reoffending. Read more
People with learning disabilities in particular have significantly poorer health outcomes and have a reduced life expectancy from preventable causes. People with autism are waiting unacceptable amounts of time to receive a diagnosis. Read more
A skilled, flexible, responsive workforce with local providers who value and support their workforce. Read more
This has been identified because People with Learning disabilities and people with autism want and deserve to have the same choices as everyone else. A home which meets their needs which enables them to thrive in a safe community. Read more
This has been identified because a whole family approach is needed to support children and young people. Early help should be available when needed to prevent crisis. Read more
This has been identified as joined up and planned for transitions at all life stages is crucial to ensure health, wellbeing and reduce anxiety. Read more
Young people need support to have aspirations and everyone has skills and want to contribute to society. Read more
Making friends and having relationships is essential to having a good quality of life. Read more