News Release, 03 January 2006
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has produced a multi media pack to help family carers and frontline staff understand the mental health needs of young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The Well-Being Workshop pack, designed and developed by parents based on their personal experiences, includes guidelines and practical tools to help services run workshops for carers. It covers issues including change and transition, health, loss and bereavement and supportive therapies.
Hazel Morgan, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities says;
“It is important that we recognise the needs of young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities as they may not be able to express themselves in words. Those close to them must be able to identify changes in their mood and sense of well-being. This pack will enable frontline staff and family carers to give these young people the emotional support they need.”
Copies of the Well-Being Workshop pack cost £35 and can be obtained by calling 020 7803 1100. More information at http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/page.cfm?pagecode=PUBK#wellbeing
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- Do research and develop projects that promote social inclusion and citizenship
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