This site is primarily aimed at providing education information, resources, advocacy and services for those working with adults with learning disabilities,including their carers, advocates, friends, professional carers, social and health care workers and students. Our service is for those who have an active interest in promoting equality of opportunity and social inclusion for people with learning disabilities.
We provide a range of training courses for all staff working with adults with a learning disability. Courses are available for care staff, social workers, approved mental health professionals and Best Interest Assessors. If you would like more information then please email for a Training Brochure
Independent Social Work - Looking for an Independent Social Worker(ISW), then email us. We have number of registered ISW, in various locations and available to undertake independent assessments, including First Tier Tribunals, Best Interest Assessments, Community care Assessments. Disciplines: Learning Disability, Mental Health & Secure and Complex Care. info@independentsocialwork.com
Learning Disability Wales have launched a new interactive DVD to support service users with learning disabilities in reporting abuse. You can purchase the DVD directly from Learning Disability Wales, just follow this link. DVD
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
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.
Positive Options - Physical Interventions
Department of Health Learning Disability Services
Looking to improve your knowledge and understanding of learning disabilities, then click here.
