Better Lives Programme
Bromley Council is investing £500,000 to review services for working-age adults with learning disabilities, aiming for better outcomes and financial sustainability.
Bromley Council is set to invest £500,000 in the Better Lives Programme, a review of services for working-age adults with learning disabilities, as reported in September 2026. This initiative aims to improve outcomes for residents and develop a more financially sustainable support model. The council faces significant financial pressures, with approximately 50% of its adult social care budget now allocated to learning disability services.
This allocation marks a notable increase from around 26% in 2017/18, partly due to an over-reliance on residential care, according to a September 2026 story. The Better Lives Programme seeks to address these challenges by transforming services for working-age adults with learning disabilities, focusing on improving the quality of life for residents.
The programme is described as a strategic project for which Bromley Council is seeking an advisory partner. It aims to develop a more financially sustainable support model for Working Age Adults. There are no upcoming meetings specifically scheduled to discuss the Better Lives Programme at this time.
Key facts
- Bromley Council is set to invest £500,000 in a review of services for working-age adults with learning disabilities. Source
- The Better Lives Programme aims to improve outcomes for residents and develop a financially sustainable support model. Source
- Approximately 50% of Bromley Council's adult social care budget is allocated to learning disability services. Source
- This allocation increased from around 26% in 2017/18. Source
- Financial pressures are partly due to an over-reliance on residential care. Source
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