2.4 Learning Disability and Autism What the Population Assessment told us There are an estimated 1,483 people over 18 with a moderate or severe learning disability in West Wales (2015 figures), representing just under 0.5% of the total adult population and comparable with other parts of Wales This number is expected to rise over the next two decades, but in proportion with overall population growth A more significant rise of 33% in people over 75 with a moderate or severe learning disability is predicted over the same period Data relating to the incidence of autism is not collected routinely; however between January 2013 and November 2015 were 265 referrals to diagnostic services and the between April and November 2016 was 99. In Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire (where data is collected) there were 40 and 113 open cases at the time of the Population Assessment The way in which the needs of people with a Learning Disability are met has changed over the last twenty years. People who would historically have been placed in institutional care are increasingly being supported to live in their communities. Health and social care services along with the third sector collaborate to maximise the independence and potential of those who use our services. Gaps and areas for improvement we identified Relevant Objectives within the Delivery Plan Improving the recognition, diagnosis and the treatment and 1.9; 2.7 management of people with neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD and ADHS Empowering people with a learning disability to decide who provides 1.20; 1.21; 2.11 their support and what form that support takes Strengthening pathways back to local communities through developing 1.20; 2.12 local education, volunteering and work opportunities in communities, making the necessary adjustments for people with a learning disability Increasing access and availability of appropriate, suitable housing 2.12 and accommodation to enable people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible, in a place of their choice Developing consistent, integrated commissioning and procurement 1.20; 2.11; 3.8; E5 processes that are based on co-production principles, which involve community-based groups and fora in the design and delivery of services existing packages of care to ensure they meet current 2.12 needs, facilitate personal development, increase independence and deliver cost-effective services that ensure best outcomes for service users Developing a consistent, outcomes-based performance framework for 3.8 service delivery across the region, utilising data to support future planning and commissioning
2.4 Learning Disability and Autism What the Population Assessment told us There are an estimated 1,483 people over 18 with a moderate or severe learning disability in West Wales (2015 figures), representing just under 0.5% of the total adult population and comparable with other parts of Wales This number is expected to rise over the next two decades, but in proportion with overall population growth A more significant rise of 33% in people over 75 with a moderate or severe learning disability is predicted over the same period Data relating to the incidence of autism is not collected routinely; however between January 2013 and November 2015 were 265 referrals to diagnostic services and the between April and November 2016 was 99. In Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire (where data is collected) there were 40 and 113 open cases at the time of the Population Assessment The way in which the needs of people with a Learning Disability are met has changed over the last twenty years. People who would historically have been placed in institutional care are increasingly being supported to live in their communities. Health and social care services along with the third sector collaborate to maximise the independence and potential of those who use our services. Gaps and areas for improvement we identified Relevant Objectives within the Delivery Plan Improving the recognition, diagnosis and the treatment and management of people with neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD and ADHS 1.9; 2.7 Empowering people with a learning disability to decide who provides their support and what form that support takes 1.20; 1.21; 2.11 Strengthening pathways back to local communities through developing local education, volunteering and work opportunities in communities, making the necessary adjustments for people with a learning disability 1.20; 2.12 Increasing access and availability of appropriate, suitable housing and accommodation to enable people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible, in a place of their choice 2.12 Developing consistent, integrated commissioning and procurement processes that are based on co-production principles, which involve community-based groups and fora in the design and delivery of services 1.20; 2.11; 3.8; E5 existing packages of care to ensure they meet current needs, facilitate personal development, increase independence and deliver cost-effective services that ensure best outcomes for service users 2.12 Developing a consistent, outcomes-based performance framework for service delivery across the region, utilising data to support future planning and commissioning 3.8
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