Learning Disabilities and Autism

A learning disability affects the way a person learns and deals with things in all areas of life, such as developing skills, understanding complex information, managing money and interacting with others.

People with a learning disability often find it difficult to cope on their own with day-to-day tasks and may need support to develop the skills they need to live independently.

This level of support depends on the severity of an individual’s learning disability. Many people with a mild learning disability are able to live on their own and may only require community support to thrive. However, those with a severe or profound learning disability could require full time nursing and intensive care throughout their lives. They could also be living with a physical disability.

We also offer a diverse range of small highly staffed residential care homes which support people with Autism and Asperger syndrome. We work with our housing partners in the provision of fully supported flats and houses for people who have Autistic Spectrum disorder and related issues.

We are especially pleased to have pioneered transition programmes and dedicated transition services that accelerate progress to independence with safety and certainty of success. We work hard to understand the individual needs of each person we support; building confidence, developing skills and facilitating participation in their local community. Our structured care environment, with person centred care plans builds on individual strengths and needs, whilst providing structure, routine and opportunity.

Our retained advisors and clinicians with specialist expertise and experience work alongside our own support and care teams.

Our services are located across the UK and we are always pleased to offer innovative support programmes in new areas to suit our users.