Learning Disability Services
FACTS
- 1 in 3 people with LD say they do not have any contact with friends
- 1 in 20 have no friends
- 1 in 3 do not feel safe using public transport
- 1 in 3 say someone has been rude or offensive to them in the last year (mainly a stranger).
- 1 in 5 are in poorly paid work and 65% say they want to work
SERVICE OVERVIEW
We've delivered learning disability services for almost 20 years and currently support around 200 service-user customers. Our services support adults with a range of learning disabilities who may also have additional support needs including autism, challenging behaviour, communication issues, dual diagnosis, physical disability, sensory impairments and complex needs.
Person Centred Working is central to our philosophy and practice. Service users develop through their own Person Centred Plan and our staff are trained in Person Centred Thinking.
We offer accomodation based services, community support, accredited or informal training, volunteering and work opportunities. Customers are supported to engage with their communities and to participate in social and leisure activities of all kinds, this includes Kings and Queens, a 'nightclub' night run by service users for service users. Our Travel Buddy scheme helps our customers get out and about by building their skills, experience and confidence in public transport travel.
Customers with learning disabilities will soon be offered a menu of services through 'My Choice'; an exciting new way for people to take more control over what support they want to buy.
For up to date information on services contact us at info@southsidepartnership.org.uk or call 020 8772 6222