#Averydifferentconversation Learning Disability & Autism engagement in Suffolk

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In 2018, a pioneering engagement process took place to develop a Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy #averydifferentconversation for the future of Suffolk.


As part of this we talked with Suffolk residents about what they think their learning disability and autism services should look like.

Since then, the Suffolk Mental Health Alliance health and care partners have been busy working together to develop four key models. These are:-


  • Inpatient care
  • Intensive Support Team
  • Specialist Community Team
  • Forensic Support



Learning Disabilities and or Autism Pathway


Here is a scenario which highlights the benefits to service users:

David is nervous of healthcare settings and afraid of needles. David’s carer, Anna, is worried that David won’t attend his Annual Health Check. After a quick call to David’s GP surgery, the practice teams have ensured that David will get a longer appointment slot. David’s GP also calls him before the appointment to talk David through what will happen when she sees him. 

David is reassured and decides to attend his appointment. David’s GP now also has plenty of time to sped with David to talk through and address his worries, and David can take the appointment at his own pace.




In 2018, a pioneering engagement process took place to develop a Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy #averydifferentconversation for the future of Suffolk.


As part of this we talked with Suffolk residents about what they think their learning disability and autism services should look like.

Since then, the Suffolk Mental Health Alliance health and care partners have been busy working together to develop four key models. These are:-


  • Inpatient care
  • Intensive Support Team
  • Specialist Community Team
  • Forensic Support



Learning Disabilities and or Autism Pathway


Here is a scenario which highlights the benefits to service users:

David is nervous of healthcare settings and afraid of needles. David’s carer, Anna, is worried that David won’t attend his Annual Health Check. After a quick call to David’s GP surgery, the practice teams have ensured that David will get a longer appointment slot. David’s GP also calls him before the appointment to talk David through what will happen when she sees him. 

David is reassured and decides to attend his appointment. David’s GP now also has plenty of time to sped with David to talk through and address his worries, and David can take the appointment at his own pace.



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