The keys to life strategy

The keys to life strategy is a 10 year strategy with 52 recommendations.

On the Recommendations page you will find a list of the recommendations and a link to any updates about the implementation of each one.

On the Delivering the keys to life strategy page you will find a description of the groups, events and initiatives that have been set up to support the delivery of the keys to life strategy.

The key tasks for everyone involved are to inform people about what is happening through this website and other means and to include people with personal and professional experiences of learning disability.

Michael Matheson, Minister for Public Health, said:

“A year ago we launched our strategy for improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. This strategy - The Keys to Life – is a ten year plan to ensure that people with learning disabilities are respected, treated with dignity and given the same opportunities as every other member of society.

“We have come a long way in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. Of course, there is more to be done, and we will continue to work closely with our partners in the third sector and statutory agencies to make the kind of improvements we all want to see.

“I was delighted to see the Keys to Life website going live one year on from the launch of the strategy. This site will highlight the progress we’ve made towards implementing the 52 recommendations contained in the document.”