Commentary on “Ten years of partnership” – is the glass half full?

Abstract

PurposeThis paper seeks to provide a commentary on the previous paper in this issue, “Ten years of partnership”.Design/methodology/approachThe commentary reviews practical experience of supporting the participation of people with learning disabilities as active citizens, especially in the context of Learning Disability Partnership Boards.FindingsWhile there is no cause for complacency, there are many examples of good practice. Most Boards now successfully include people with learning disabilities in the delivery of Valuing People at a local level.Originality/valueThe commentary argues for purposeful, continuous improvement and suggests that this requires local leadership, investment of time, energy and effort and building systematically on success.