Learning disabilities Support and guidance for people with learning disabilities and their families. Support services Learning disability day opportunities (Day centres) Day opportunities are for individuals with complex learning disabilities, physical needs, mental Health, autism and other related health and social care needs. Breaks for carers Support for carers with breaks from caring (sometimes referred to as respite care or replacement care). Supported employment service How we support vulnerable people and those with Learning Disabilities to prepare for and find employment. Community Autism Support Service Visit the website for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Community Autism Support Service. Learning disability service The learning disability service is a specialist team which is highly skilled at working with Adults with a learning disability and their carers. Learning Disability Partnership Board The board focuses on achieving better outcomes for people with a Learning Disability and their families. Accommodation support Supported living for people with disabilities For people with a disability to get the support they need to be able to live in a home they own or are a tenant in. Shared lives scheme Shared Lives offers people the opportunity to stay in a carefully matched family home, with trained Shared Lives Providers. Travel and transport Blue badge Information on the blue badge parking scheme. Travel wallet The Worcestershire Travel Wallet is an exciting scheme which supports people with various disabilities to make the best use of public transport. Other useful information Learning Disabilities Policies and Strategies Our learning disabilities strategy shows our ambition for services for people with learning disabilities in Worcestershire. Sensory impairment and physical difficulties Support to stay independent, which includes information about mobility and accessibility, as well as driving and Blue Badge parking. Improving care for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder Information and support on how to get on the Learning Disability Register, this will help you to get extra support when you visit the doctors. Learning Disabilities Health Services Information about specialist health support services in Worcestershire. SEND Local Offer Information and advice for children and young adults with disabilities and learning needs. Looking after someone and carer support Information for those who look after someone or those who are carers.
