Mental Health / Learning Disability

In the UK 40% of adults with learning disabilities (28% if problem behaviours are excluded) experience mental health problems at any point in time. An estimated 36% of children and young people (24% if problem behaviours are excluded) with learning disabilities (LD) experience mental health problems at any point in time.

Organising effective care:
At Time 5 Recruitment & Consultancy we supply teams of individuals who work with the individuals who has a learning disability and the people who support them.
The team will ensure that care is:
Person-centred and accessible to those using the services.
Audited to ensure it is effective, inclusive and appropriate.
Team will ensure the care pathway:
Covers all health, social and educational services and the role and responsibilities of each.
There are shared protocols for information sharing with the individual and their families, as well as across services.
Are focused on outcomes and consistency of care.
Establish a clear link to other care pathways, including physical health.
The team should ensure plans are in place to support the health, social, education and recreational needs of children and young people in transition to adult services.