Supported housing for Learning Disabilities and Autism - sharing best practice from the South West

18 November 2025 1:00pm – 2:30pmGMT (+00:00)
Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

The South West Learning Disability and Autism Executive Group has identified the lack of appropriate accommodation as a key reason for preventing discharge for individuals with a learning disability and autistic individuals.

In response, the NHS England Learning Disability and Autism South West team would like to invite you to a webinar focusing on delivering a sustainable supported housing strategy.

Intended audience:

  • Local Authority Learning Disability and Autism commissioners
  • ICB Learning Disability and Autism commissioners
  • Local Authority Housing colleagues 

 

1.00

Welcome and introduction from co-chairs

 Graham Carr, Assistant Director of Nursing (Interim), Head of Programme Learning Disability & Autism, Regional Lead ADHD, NHS England South West & Cassandra Myer, Senior Housing Manager/ Regional Housing Lead South West, NHS England

1.10

Delivering a supported housing strategy: how Cornwall is planning and delivering supported housing for autistic people and people with a learning disability

 Jai Vick, Strategic Commissioning Lead for Housing & Steve Randall, Commissioning Working Age Adults Services, Cornwall Council

2.00

The impact of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and Renters Reform Bill

 Cassandra Myer, Senior Housing Manager/ Regional Housing Lead South West, NHS England

2.30

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Once you've registered, an invite for the webinar will be sent to you.

Questions about this event?

Name: Angela Metcalf

Email: england.learningdisabilityandautism-sw@nhs.net

Telephone: 07730 391 768

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