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We will help families of people with learning disabilities through consistent & expert support to; access information, networks & develop the tools needed to plan for the future. Support will be tailored to each family’s needs via workshops & family support sessions helping reduce isolation.
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Situation
Families of people with learning disabilities have told us that they can feel very alone without any consistent support networks and are confused about where to find peer connections & reliable advice. Often families can feel disconnected regarding the care of their child and what will happen when they are gone. Some conversations are difficult to have and support staff do not always know the best advice to give to families to help them feel more connected, engaged and supported
Solution
We propose alleviating the confusion regarding where to find advice and better plan for the future with a clear roadmap of family support sessions, workshops and co-produced resources. We will reduce isolation through get together events that will provide a safe space to discuss feelings and involve the whole family. We will increase connectivity by creating peer support networks and work towards face to face events. Support staff will receive training to better support families.