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Priorities

The Learning Disability Development Fund (LDDF) supports implementation of the valuing people whitepaper by providing significant funding directly to primary care trusts. In 2006 to 2007 the fund was £42.6 million and for 2007 to 2008 it has been increased to £43.7 million.

The Government's priorities for the use of this funding in 2006 to 07 are:

• strengthening advocacy and best practice
• encouraging approaches that are centred around the individual
• developing leadership
• modernising day services
• NHS campus re-provision
• supporting living approaches for people living with older family carers
• increasing the number of people with learning disabilities in paid work.

The priorities for 2007-08 will be announced shortly.