Learning Disability Care
Our home care and respite care services are designed to empower people with learning disabilities, giving them the confidence to enjoy a full and independent life. Just like everyone else, people with learning disabilities want to live as full and rewarding a life as possible, with choice and independence available to them.
We understand that even the smallest amount of support can make a huge difference in improving self-esteem and independence, and our professional care assistants have the specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience to support those with many different aspects of learning disabilities.
Learning disabilities vary considerably from one person to another and may be mild, moderate, or more complex. They also may be associated with physical or emotional issues. They can have an impact on behaviour, relationships, learning, communication, and social skills. Regardless of the learning disability you or your family member experiences, our highly trained carers are committed to providing person-centred support that focuses on skills, abilities, and wellbeing, and enables you or your loved one to live a fulfilled life.
Our fully trained and experienced carers can support you or your loved one, however you experience life. Whether it’s through live-in, short or long term home care, respite care, short or frequent daily visits, our care and support workers concentrate on their client’s gifts and strengths and empower them to be as independent as possible, using a combination of teaching, encouragement, and ongoing support we can help people with specific learning disabilities, including autism, Down Syndrome and transitioning into adulthood with a learning disability.
Our care assistants can help encourage socialising and hobbies, as well as giving extra support with language, learning and speech. Often our carers become friends and our companion support service is a popular extra to support with personal care, domestic duties, and meal preparation.
Some of the support we offer includes:
- Assistance with light domestic duties: including tidying, vacuuming and dusting; and changing and washing bedsheets
- Help with food shopping, food preparation and cooking
- Support with eating and drinking at regular times or at mealtimes
- Washing up after meals or afternoon tea
- Support with washing, dressing, and grooming, such as help with cleaning teeth, shaving, foot care and applying creams and make-up
- Companionship, friendship, and reassurance: including support with joining sports and leisure activities, meeting friends, developing communication skills, and community engagement
- Practical help with learning how to budget, manage bills and collect pensions
- Support with ordering prescriptions and managing medication
- Respite care for families with learning disabled dependents
- Providing emotional assistance, helping with areas such as communication and social skills.
