The resettlement of people from Muckamore Abbey Hospital
continues to be a key focus of the Trust so that the quality of life
for those with learning disabilities is improved, therefore a range of
services to support personal choice is essential. The individual's
potential to become an integral and valued member of their community is a priority.
The Trust has adopted an Outcomes Based Approach for individuals who are resettling from the
hospital to a community placement through person centred planning. This has been facilitated
by the completion of an Essential Lifestyle Plan (ELP) for each individual to facilitate a seamless
transition to a community based living option.
The EPL has been followed up post discharge with the completion of a Life Star which is an
outcome measurement tool. To date, completed Life Stars have evidenced improved outcomes
for the individuals resettled.
Families relate that advancement of care needs and social integration has been met through the
move to the community from the hospital setting. Interim evaluation reports further suggest that
there is furtherance in quality of life.
The experience tells us there is more choice and opportunity to socialise, pursue interests and
activities and play an active role in the local community, if desired.
Facts & Figures
In 2019/2020, 3 patients remained to be resettled from the hospital and the status of these three
patients has not changed.
Re-settlement of Adults with a Learning Disability
• 3 people continue to remain to be resettled
from the hospital and the Trust is continuing
to explore the most suitable placement options
to meet the specialist needs for all patients.
The Trust is working in partnership with the
Belfast Trust and the Northern Trust to develop
options that will meet the needs of the patients
who present with a forensic history.
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