It is aboutthe contribution that nurses andmidwives can make to the care and support of people with learning disabilities,and aims to ensurethat all nurses and midwives recognise the particular needs of people withlearning disabilities, and work towards promoting and improving their health. We have asked NHS Health Scotland toundertake a needs assessment of the health needs of children and adults withlearning disabilities in Scotland, to inform the development and commissioning ofservices for the future.