Mental Capacity Act Resource Pack - Learning Disability
multiple learning disabilities must consult with the person’s family. You can learn some more about the act in section 1. Introduction with PMLD. The resource will concentrate mainly on health decisions, as Mencap is campaigning for better access to healthcare for everyone. The resource is written for family carers of people with
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About profound and multiple learning disabilities
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www.mencap.org.ukEnduring Power of Attorney Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) were replaced by LPAs in October 2007. However, if you made and signed an EPA before 1 October 2007, it should still be valid. You might already be using an EPA without having registered it, so …
ABILITY - Mencap
www.mencap.org.uksevere disabilities or can do few things for themselves. In reality more than 80% of people who meet criteria for ‘learning disability’ have mild or moderate learning disabilities and can be largely independent in their everyday lives Importantly, there is …
Housing Law: the rights of tenants with a disability
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Changes to special educational needs and disability support
www.mencap.org.ukIf someone is aged between 2 and 5 years old, they can go to a . nursery school. If someone is aged between 5 and 16 years old, they must go to a. school. Social care support. is the support someone gets to help them do things like washing, cooking and meeting up with friends.
Overview of the key changes to NHS structures
www.mencap.org.ukservices, dental services, pharmacy, and certain aspects of optical services. 10 of the local area teams lead on specialised commissioning across England, whilst a smaller number carries out the direct commissioning of other services, such as military and prison health. 3) Why is commissioning important for people with a learning disability?
Communicating with people with a learning disability
www.mencap.org.uk10 | Communicating with people with a learning disability Top tips for communication 1. ind a good place to communicate inF Somewhere quiet without distractions. If you are talking to a large group be aware that some people may find this difficult. 2. Ask open questions Questions that don’t have a simple yes or no answer. 3.
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Internet Safety
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