Learning disability market position statements, are they fit for purpose?

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the issues raised in the article “Learning disability market position statements (MPS), are they fit for purpose?”Design/methodology/approach The commentary draws on the literature and the author’s experience in developing commissioning...

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Publicado en:Tizard Learning Disability Review Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 206 - 211
Autor principal: Giraud-Saunders, Alison
Formato: commentary Journal Article
Publicado: Emerald Publishing Limited 2017
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Sumario:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the issues raised in the article “Learning disability market position statements (MPS), are they fit for purpose?”Design/methodology/approach The commentary draws on the literature and the author’s experience in developing commissioning.Findings Published documents such as MPS and joint strategic needs assessments do not give an encouraging picture of progress in commissioning with and for people with learning disabilities. Actual commissioning practice may or may not be stronger than the documents suggest; however, more robust planning may help to sustain progress through times of organisational and social change.Originality/value The commentary sets MPS in the context of other guidance on commissioning and development of services. It addresses questions about the need for published statements and the factors that help or hinder development of commissioning.