Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: Building the Right Support

Open Forum Events has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s leading producers of conferences focusing on the needs of autistic people and those with learning disabilities. With ongoing demand and support from delegates, supporters and sponsors, we are delighted to introduce the first of two events planned for 2023.

The Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: Building the Right Support conference will return to Manchester for a day of informative plenary presentations, exemplars of best practice, panel discussions and informal knowledge sharing. The agenda is designed to explore the existing challenges, and through contributions from experts by experience, practitioners, researchers and invested stakeholders, seek to improve and enhance the lives of those living with or affected by a learning disability and/or autism.

The summer of 2022 saw the publication of a new government policy paper- Building the Right Support Action Plan. With the belief that people with a learning disability and autistic people should have the right support in place to live an ordinary life and fulfil their aspirations, in their own home, the plan aims to achieve this ambition by:

- strengthening community support

- reducing the overall reliance on specialist inpatient care in mental health hospitals

- improving the experiences of people with a learning disability and autistic people across public services such as health, social care, education, employment, housing and justice

The intention is to make further and faster progress and drive long-term change for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

This conference will seek to further the campaign for change and induce much needed improvements.

Join us at the CPD accredited Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: Building the Right Support conference where participants can come together to discuss the key issues, highlight the very latest developments, explore innovative ideas and exchange examples of best practice. Delegates will gain a true understanding of the current thinking which can be applied and positively contribute to their own circumstances, organisations and working practices to improve the lives of all those touched by learning disabilities and/or autism.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pendulum Hotel & Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom