Help and Support
Below are our 14 articles in the help and support' category:
When the UK Government published their white paper Valuing People in 2001, it was made clear that they wanted to improve the choices and...
Adult placement services are also known under the relatively new term of Shared Lives Schemes. Local authorities through the UK provide shared lives...
People with learning disabilities have often only had access to services that focus on a group of people, rather than individuals. Self-directed...
Did you know that you could be a carer and not even realise it? A carer normally refers to an informal carer; that is, they provide care on an ad...
There are several reasons why one might become a carer for an adult with learning disabilities. The most common scenario is when a child with...
It is not uncommon for people with severe or profound learning disabilities to have physical and mental impairments that require constant care. It...
Although, in theory people with learning disabilities should have the same rights, choices and opportunities as non-disabled people, in reality...
It is believed that there should be equality in access to healthcare support for everybody. However, at present there is a shortfall in the...
Many people with learning disabilities are unable to live completely independently. They may have physical or mental impairments that mean that...
People with learning disabilities previously faced difficulty in accessing a range of social activities. This article looks at the issues they face,...
NHS campuses are now considered an outmoded choice of accommodation for people with learning disabilities. The UK government is now pushing local...
Parents of people with learning disabilities may face extra challenges when raising a family or dealing with family issues. There is some support...
People with learning disabilities often lack confidence in using transport services. However, the government recognises this and is encouraging the...
In recent years the Government has been taking steps to improve what is known as self-centred planning. They are trying to ensure that people with...
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