I am today publishing the “Valuing People Now: Summary Report March 2009 - September 2010” along with the easy read summary and good practice examples.

The report includes findings from all the 152 learning disability partnership board self-assessments in 2009-10. It shows that good progress has been made in improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and their family carers over the 18 months to September 2010. It includes many examples of good practice which show how to drive forward efficiencies while improving the lives of individuals.

We know that there is still more to do to ensure that the Government’s vision of equity and excellence and personalised services delivers for all people with learning disabilities.

Achieving genuine equality and tackling disadvantage requires continued engagement across the health and social care system and across the community and voluntary sector in the three priority areas of health, housing and employment to improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Today’s publications have been placed in the Library. Copies of the summary report are available to hon. Members from the Vote Office and for noble Lords from the Printed Paper Office.