Learning disability: care and support of people growing older

Quality statements

Statement 1 People growing older with a learning disability are actively involved when their care and support needs are being assessed.

Statement 2 People growing older with a learning disability have a named lead practitioner.

Statement 3 People growing older with a learning disability are involved in developing a plan for the future and reviewing it at least annually.

Statement 4 People growing older with a learning disability have an annual health check, which is used to update their health action plan.

Statement 5 People growing older with a learning disability meet hospital staff before any planned hospital admission to agree arrangements that make the stay easier for them.