We conducted a survey to get a better understanding of the impact on men’s lives of having a child with a learning disability.
The survey covered issues such as:
- involvement in childcare
- changes in your paid work
- the impact on relationships with family and friends
We also wanted to find out:
- what you would you like to see change in the way support is provided to you and your family
- how employers can support fathers involved in their children’s care
We will use the information to think about how fathers and families could receive better support through changes in policy and practice.
The survey was carried out in autumn 2007.