“This strategy represents a powerful step forward"

The Learning Disability Partnership Board has revealed a BIG PLAN for this area.

The ‘Learning Disability BIG PLAN’ which is in place from now until 2031, sets out a clear vision for how the council and its partners will work collaboratively and support people with a learning disability to live full, independent, and meaningful lives over the next five years.

The Learning Disability Partnership Board has worked with its members to create the plan.

placeholder image — The Learning Disability Partnership Board has worked with its members to create the plan.

To create the plan, the council listened to the voices of residents with lived experience through surveys, focus groups, and consultations.

This collaborative approach ensures the plan is shaped by people, for people and truly reflects the experiences, aspirations, and priorities of local people.

The eight Learning Disability BIG PLAN Priorities:

Having a home: Ensuring people with a learning disability have access to safe, secure, and appropriate housing options. Somewhere they call home.

Being part of an inclusive community: Supporting people to participate fully in community life and feel connected to the places where they live.

Meaningful activities during the day: Increasing opportunities for employment, volunteering, learning, and social activities.

Staying healthy in body and mind: Improving access to physical and mental health support, promoting wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities.

Support through life changes: Making sure people receive the right help at key transition points, including childhood to adulthood, changes in care needs, or life events.

The right support for carers: Recognising and valuing unpaid carers by improving access to information, respite, and practical support.

Having a voice and being heard: Strengthening opportunities for people with a learning disability, and their carers, to be listened to, influence decisions and shape services.

Being Safe: People with learning disabilities should feel safe in their day to day lives, both in their own home and in the community, protecting them from all types of abuse.

Councillor Jonathon Owen, cabinet member for adults, health and care at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This strategy represents a powerful step forward in how we support people with a learning disability across the East Riding.

“The plan also aims to guide local organisations and services, encouraging them to embed its priorities into their everyday practice so that support is consistent, collaborative, and person-centred across the area. Our commitment is to ensure people feel valued, included, and able to lead fulfilling lives, now and in the future.”

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting residents with a learning disability to get involved with the development and delivery of this ongoing strategy, if you wish to do so, please contact: [email protected]

Progress of the action plan will be monitored and reviewed by the Learning Disability Partnership Board, ensuring accountability and continual improvement throughout the life of the strategy.