LDAP started as part of a nationwide pilot as recommended in the NHS Plan. The remit is to support young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability or Autism who are at risk of Tier 4 mental health admission or placement breakdown.

Working alongside other agencies to ensure there is a support network and strategies to maintain this safely and check that young people are getting the right support in the right way and at the right time. LDAP are currently supporting young people up until 18 but are working towards expanding to 25.