Learning Disability Primary Care Diamond Standard Health Pathways

Aims of the Learning Disability Diamond Standards in Primary Care

1. To improve communication for people with learning disability across primary care;
2. To improve the experience for people with learning disability across primary care;
3. To improve quality of life for people with learning disability;
4. To promote seamless primary care support and reduce variation in services;
5. To reduce health inequalities for people with learning disability;
6. To reduce premature mortality of people with learning disability;

Providing care and support for people (children, young people and adults) with a learning disability requires commitment to strong principles and a firm value base. These principles and values underpin all the Learning Disability Diamond Standards in Primary Care.

A firm value base for all professionals working or interacting with people with learning disability must include respecting their:

• Individuality & identity
• Rights
• Choice
• Privacy
• Independence
• Dignity
• Respect
• Partnership
• Citizenship