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Autism Information

Wiltshire Council have produced several useful resources for those who care for someone with autism which includes a general information sheet for reference, a library catalogue and details of the National Autistic Society (NAS). Below are download links for each.

Information Sheet for Carers of those with Autism

Wiltshire Autism Library Catalogue

NAS Useful Contact Info & Resources

Day Centres

The following day centres are subsidised by Wiltshire Council and/or Independent.

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Useful Bits & Pieces

"Getting Better" - DVDs About Health, for People with Learning Disabilities
"Getting Better" (2010) and "Getting Better in Hospital" (2011) are two new DVD packs about healthcare, designed to be accessible to patients with learning disabilities and support them in their dealings with the health services.

 

Useful Links

Information about Learning Disabilities

About Learning Disabilities: extensive information and advice for those who care for someone wtih a learning disability.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities: work to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and family carers.

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities: their work influences government and local authority policies and services so that they better meet the needs people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

HFT: a national charity, providing local support services for people with learning disabilities throughout England.

Mencap: is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything they do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

Mental Health Foundation: the UK’s leading mental health research, policy and service improvement charity.

Phab: promote and encourage people of all abilities to come together on equal terms, to achieve complete inclusion within the wider community.

About Specific Disabilities

Living with Aspergers: Information about Asperger Syndrome.

The National Autistic Society: the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

Employment

Connexions Direct: offers information, advice and support on a range of issues affecting young people.

Shaw Trust: a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

Housing for people with Learning Disabilities

Housing Options: a Housing Advisory Service for People with Learning Disabilities. They also have an Advice Line which is available 5 days a week. You can call them on 0845 4561497

Keyring:  is based on people living in their own homes but sharing their skills and talents with each other and with their communities.

Note: Contact Wiltshire Council to enquire about Homes4Wiltshire, if appropriate.

Other Useful Websites

Equality South West:  dedicated to promoting equality and diversity throughout the South West of England.

Good Health Care for All: practical hints and tips for people with learning disabilities, family carers and anyone who supports a person with learning disabilities on how to go about using the NHS, what to expect, real life examples of challenges and how they can be overcome.