Valuing People Now: help us make rights a reality

On 19 January 2009 the Department of Health published its three-year strategy for learning disability services in England.

‘Valuing People Now' acknowledges that learning disability services have so far struggled to deliver real change on the ground and hopes to address this issue.The strategy covers all areas of a person's life and has set some ambitious targets.

But targets count for little unless they are actually being met.

Mencap is hopeful that the government's strategy can bring about real change. However, we also believe that a little pressure along the way will help to make sure targets are met, and any shortfalls are addressed.

That's where we need your help. 

For 'Valuing People Now' to work, local Learning Disability Partnership Boards across the country need to start springing into action. For this to happen, we need people like you to be our eyes and ears on the ground, to ask the right questions, and to put pressure on your local board to ensure things are being done effectively.

Take action now!

Download our health questionnaire

We want to find out more about what you or the person you care for think about the health service you receive. Download our health questionnaire and fill in our quick poll on the effect 'Valuing People Now' has had in your area.

Download our factsheets

You can use our factsheets to help you approach your local Learning Disability Partnership Board on the key issues relating to 'Valuing People Now'.

More to come...

Mencap plans to closely monitor the progress of 'Valuing People Now', and help you lobby for further change where this is needed. So keep checking back for further activities to get involved in or contact us at campaigns@mencap.org.uk