How is a learning disability defined by the Department of Health?
A “significant reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills with a reduced ability to cope independently which started before adulthood”.
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According to Mencap what is a learning disability?
“A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities which affects someone for their whole life”
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Give some examples of conditions which those with learning disabilities could have been diagnosed with
Down’s Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome
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Who are carers?
A carer is anyone who cares unpaid for a friend or family member who needs support because of an illness or disability
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How can being a carer affect your life?
Financial - poverty due to giving up work. Constant battle to access services. Physical and mental exhaustion, stress, depression, mental health issues; isolation, difficult to sustain friendships and relationships, hard to attend education and reach pot
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What is the statutory sector?
Government funded care organisations provided by the state
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What is the informal care sector?
Unpaid care provided by friends and family
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What is the private care sector?
Profit making organisations that provide care by charging a fee.
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What is the voluntary care sector?
Non profit making organisations which provide free care.
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Give examples of voluntary care providers?
Carers Trust, Mencap, Down Syndrome Association, other charities
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What does the Carers Trust do?
Provide practical help and support for carers. Emotional support. Respite care. Information and advice. Support to access benefits. Give carers a voice by lobbying government. Offer help in a crisis. Support groups. Social activities. Specialist services
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What does Scope do?
Disability equality charity in England and Wales. Practical support. Helpline telephone service. Online community. Assistance with benefits. Support groups and programmes. Family support services. eg sleep. Support in finding respite care. Online support
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What does Mencap do?
Uk charity for people with learning disabilities. Information and advice. Care services such as respite and short breaks. Publications and online materials. Helpline. Day care services. Leisure groups and activities. Befriending service. Lobby government.
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What does Downs Syndrome Association do?
Only uk charity for those with downs. Emotional support and counselling. Help people get the support they are entitled to. Specialist advice on downs issues. Run campaigns. Specialist training for parents and carers. Free well-being resources. Online and
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What do Caring Breaks do?
A NI charity focussed on providing short breaks and social activities for those with learning disabilities
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According to Mencap what is a learning disability?
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“A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities which affects someone for their whole life”
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Give some examples of conditions which those with learning disabilities could have been diagnosed with
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