Motion

Addressing the Lack of Respite Provision for Adults with Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour

Addressing the Lack of Respite Provision for Adults with Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviour
That this Assembly recognises the inadequate provision of respite services for adults with learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenging behaviour; acknowledges that respite provision is not a luxury, but a necessity for unpaid carers in our society; notes that the demand for services is increasing year-on-year, with more children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour entering adult care services; recognises the hard work and dedication of staff members within the facilities that provide respite provision; accepts the need to address the lack of adult respite provision and the need for forward planning, additional investment and ring-fencing of these services; and calls on the Minister of Health to develop a plan that will address the lack of adult respite provision; and further calls on the Minister of Health to provide additional investment into these services to ensure that families and unpaid carers can avail of more regular and more consistent respite provision.
Private Members' Motion
12/04/2024
08/10/2024
21/10/2024
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