News Release, 31 May 2000
Every year, thousands of parents and family carers of teenagers and adults with learning disabilities face the dilemma of how to plan for the future according to the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, part of the Mental Health Foundation.
Most parents and carers of people with learning disabilities worry about where their son or daughter will be living in five, or ten years time, or when they are no longer able to provide a home. These concerns become more pressing as parents get older and they wonder how best to prepare for the future. In response, the charity has produced a free information booklet entitled Leaving Home, Moving On. Full of practical advice, this step-by-step guide, goes through the housing options available for those who may be planning on leaving home, together with a full checklist of who to contact, how to get the right support and what to do.
Hazel Morgan, Programmes Manager for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, says, "Many parents and carers who are worried about their son or daughter’s future may delay making a decision until there is a family crisis, and they are no longer able to continue caring. This booklet aims to encourage them to start thinking ahead, and shows how to tackle this difficult question"
The Leaving Home, Moving On booklet explores:
- Housing options: including registered care homes, group homes, cluster housing, individual placements, renting and home ownership
- Whether to live alone or with others
- How to get the right support
- The steps needed to be taken and,
Leaving Home, Moving On. Booklet, 2000. Is available to read online.
In addition to the Leaving Home, Moving On booklet, The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has also produced a publication entitled: Living Alone or With Others : Housing and support for people with learning disabilities. Report, 2000. This twenty six page document, explores the various support and housing options in greater depth. It is primarily for social workers and others who want to find out more, including family carers.
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For further information and interview requests contact please contact the press office on 020 7803 1105 / 1128 or email the press office
The Foundation promotes the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families. We do this by working with people with learning disabilities, their families and those who support them to:
- Do research and develop projects that promote social inclusion and citizenship
- Support local communities and services to include people with learning disabilities
- Make practical improvements in services for people with learning disabilities
- Spread knowledge and information.
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