Learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges: service design and delivery (NICE guideline, 28 March 2018)

Summary

This NICE guideline covers services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability (or autism and a learning disability) and behaviour that challenges. It aims to promote a lifelong approach to supporting people and their families and carers, focusing on prevention and early intervention and minimising inpatient admissions.

Content

This guideline includes recommendations on:

• strategic planning and infrastructure
• enabling person-centred care and support
• early intervention and support for families and carers
• services in the community
• housing and related support
• services for children and young people
• carers’ breaks services
• making the right use of inpatient services
• staff skills and values.