The DSR is a list of children, young people and adults who have Autism and/or a Learning Disability, they may have behaviours that challenge or may be a risk to themselves and require immediate care.

As well as being referred by professionals, individuals, parents / cares can refer themselves.  No-one can be added to the DSR without giving their informed consent.

By developing a single register with a multi professional approach, it is easier to ensure the right people, get the right support, at the right time in the community, helping to reduce the need for hospital admissions.

The children, young people and adults are ‘rag’ rated in priority of care required.  

The information held on the DSR will only be shared with a small number of lead professionals from Health, Social Care and Education to ensure the correct level of support is being provided.

The register is called ‘dynamic’ as the needs and situations of the individuals will change throughout their journey.

The DSR is sent every month to the Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme (LDAP) Clinical Commissioning Team who help ensure professional services work together to manage the young people’s care effectively and ensure positive outcomes.