Learning disabilities: register
Indicator
The contractor establishes and maintains a register of patients with learning disabilities.
Indicator type
General practice indicator suitable for use in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
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Rationale
An accurate register is a prerequisite to ensuring proactive engagement with people with a defined condition.
Identifying the number of people with a learning disability in local area (and the number of families and carers) supports establishing the level of needs, identifying gaps in provision, organising services and planning future provision.
Source guidance
Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities. NICE guideline NG96 (2018), recommendation 1.2.2
Specification
A register of people with a learning disability.
Exclusions: People who don't have a learning disability diagnosis.
Minimum population: The indicator would be appropriate to assess performance at individual general practice level.
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