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The importance of coproduction and collaboration in avoiding admission to and accelerating discharge from mental health hospital for autistic adults: key actions for maximum impact

15 Jun 2023
Primary care & mental health theatre
Mental health, learning disability & autism

The session plans to address the key actions that integrated care boards should take to avoid admission to and accelerate discharge from mental health hospitals for autistic adults.

The session will cover the approach that South East London Integrated Care Board has taken, working in collaboration with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, to establish a community adult autism support service that has been successful in avoiding admission to and accelerating discharge from mental health hospital.

Speakers
Claire Dowling, National Programme Director, Autism - NHS England
Carol-Ann Murray, Associate Director, Learning Disability and Autism - NHS South East London
Hannah Otoo, Representative and Expert by Experience - SEL LDA Parent Forum Three Cs