Publications

In Business: Need 2 Know

1 November 2009

A briefing note for policy makers, commissioners and services from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities supporting the development of self employment and small business opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

In Business: developing the self employment option for people with learning disabilities

1 November 2009

This is the final report from the In Business programme and explores developing the self employment option for people with learning disabilities.

Developing a business idea

1 October 2009

This publication is part of the In Business Easy Business Planning series and is a workbook to help you think about some of the issues that a business advisor would talk about with you. 

How to fill in a self assessment form

1 October 2009

This publication is part of the In Business Easy Business Planning series and includes easy to follow instructions on how to complete a Self Assessment form.

Annual Review 2009

2 September 2009

An overview of the Mental Health Foundation and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities projects and achievements for 2008/09.

Prepared for the future?

1 September 2009

Information to prepare families when a young person with a learning disabilily is leaving school or college.

 

Ideas for practitioners to involve fathers

1 July 2009

There is strong evidence that children benefit from the involvement of their fathers. Including fathers in meetings and appointments is one way of supporting fathers to be involved.

Recognising fathers: Need2Know briefing

1 June 2009

Need2Know briefing for policy makers, commissioners and services on the Recognising Fathers project which aimed to gain an understanding of the issues facing fathers of young children with learning disabilities.

Recognising fathers: a national survey

1 June 2009

A national survey of fathers who have children with learning disabilities presents the findings from 251 fathers who completed a questionnaire.

Writing a business plan

1 May 2009

This publication is part of the In Business Easy Business Planning series and includes a breakdown and instructions on how to write each part of the business plan, with space for notes and ideas.