Welcome to the new look learning disability web site. The site is designed to provide information, education and services to both members of the public and those with a commercial interest. The site is primarily aimed at providing education information for people with learning disabilities, their carers, advocates, friends, professional carers, social and health care workers, students and those who have an active interest in promoting equality of opportunity for people with learning disabilities.
A NEW LOOK LEARNING DISABILITY WEB SITE COMING SOON
Advocacy Services
We at the learning disability web site are interested in promoting self advocacy web sites for adults with a learning disability - if you are interested, then please contact us with the details of your web site at info@learningdisability.co.uk
New Web Site - Independentsocialworknetwork (iswn.co.uk) will launch in Spring 2008 - This new web site will provide a variety of Social Work related services, including Independent Social Work, Training etc. If you are interested in becoming an independent social worker, then please email us on info@learningdisability.co.uk
Training Courses for a range of health and social care professionals working with adults with learning disabilities. Courses for ASWs
The Valuing People Support Team's Web Site has a wealth of information, advice and useful links for people working to make the learning disability white paper, "Valuing People" happen. Click the Valuing People Logo
SCIE’s aim is to improve the experience of people who use social care by developing and promoting knowledge about good practice in the sector. Using knowledge gathered from diverse sources and a broad range of people and organisations, we develop resources which we share freely, supporting those working in social care and empowering service users.
Hackney Independent Living Team Information HILT supports adults with learning difficulties to live as independently as possible. Staff and volunteers provide support in Outreach, Occupational, Supported Living and Registered Care schemes.
Mental Health Law Training - Davesheppard.co.uk
Positive Options - Physical Interventions
Department of Health Learning Disability Services
Looking to improve your knowledge and understanding of learning disabilities, then click here.