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Development of a multidisciplinary support pathway for people with learning disabilities with complex needs and/or whose behaviour challenges services
- Author:
- GAUGHAN Anna
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 2(1), October 2007, pp.54-78.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper describes the process undertaken by local partner organisations across a health and social care economy, to develop and agree a multidisciplinary support pathway for the local inpatient assessment and treatment unit, for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges current services. The paper attempts to highlight the place in a system-wide pathway for 'assessment and treatment services', within the philosophy of enabling each individual to live an ordinary life within their local community. Early results highlight the usefulness of the process, leading to the development of an integrated care pathway approach from a number of different perspectives. This paper highlights some of the challenges from both the commissioners and providers as they develop system-wide capacity and capabilities.