Care For People with Learning Disabilities

Caring for people with Learning Disabilities (LD) can be difficult and challenging, especially if the person with LD has a problem communicating verbally, or making their needs know in what society depicts as a "normal" manner. Such caring can be very daunting and very tiring, especially if there is no one around to provide some support and occasional respite.

The care required will vary according to the assessed needs of the individual with LD. This may include encouraging independence in everyday tasks, supporting in social and recreational situations or physical help in bathing and dressing. This is why Lyn, our LD Nurse Manager, will always conduct a (FREE) initial visit when needs are discussed and a Care Plan developed. She will then select a team of care workers and train them to ensure that they have the skills and understanding necessary to meet a Service User's needs, however complex.

A member of staff will be allocated as the 'Key Worker' who will help in communication with the management team. Mobility and socialisation can be maintained and the nurse or care worker will be sufficiently experienced to arrange independent outings or visits to day care centres if appropriate.

The Tariff can be used as a guide to charges, where longer periods of care are needed a substantial reduction can be made. It is recommend that Social Service Departments are contacted as they may be able to help financially.

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