The development and evaluation of an integrated intensive support service

This paper aims to describe the development and evaluation of integrated intensive support service (ISS) for adults with learning disabilities who have complex needs and are at risk of admission to an inpatient unit.,Existing services were remodelled. The service explored external service models and established an integrated ISS comprising intensive community support and intensive support beds.,Data indicates that the majority of people referred to the service avoid both admission to an inpatient unit and placement breakdown. Most people admitted to the inpatient unit are not known to community services. Length of stay has significantly reduced.,Other services can use the information to remodel how to provide intensive support and avoid admission to an inpatient unit.,It demonstrates how remodelling can drive improvements to reduce placement breakdown and risk of admission.