Learning Disability Support
Learning disability and autism
The NHS programme is called transforming care and is all about making health and care services better so that more people with a learning disability, autism or both can live in the community, with the right support and close to home.
Website: www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities
This easy read newsletter tells you what the NHS are doing to make the NHS better for people with a learning disability, autism or both.
Download: NHS: Easy Read Newsletter
Speak Easy Advocacy
Providing you with a voice and to be heard. Do you need support in being listened to? know your rights. There are groups and 1-1 support available.
Website: www.speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk
Disability Challengers
They run a youth play schemes for 8 – 12 years in the Basingstoke area.
Website: www.disability-challengers.org
Parity for Disability
A learning-based day service with trained staff for people aged 18+ suitable for people with profound and multiple disabilities- would need a referral to Adult Services to attend as they would possibly fund. Based in Cove, Farnborough. Also run Easter and Summer programmes in Fleet.
Website: www.parityfordisability.org.uk
Love 4 Life
Is a friendship and dating network for people with learning disabilities and autism. This is run by Fitzroy. Membership fee applies.
Website: www.fitzroy.org/love4life
Easy Read Resources
Find easy read resources to healthcare below:
- Strep A information
- Annual Health Checks
- Getting Ready For My Health Check
- Keep Yourself Healthy – A guide To A Healthy Mouth
- Hospital Passport
- Dental Passport
- Questions To Ask
- Smear Test
- Pain Tool
- Me And My Boobs – Breast Cancer What Does It Mean To Me?
- Breast Screening
- How To Look After My Balls
- Bowel Screening
- Coronavirus Advice And Support
- Coronavirus Vaccinations
Basingstoke Mencap
Provide groups and clubs for people. Part of this charity is the Greenfingers Project which is a garden project in South Ham, Basingstoke. To attend and get training you need to be fully funded by Hampshire County Council, Adult Services.
Website: www.basingstokemencap.org.uk
Basingstoke Disability Forum
Run groups and on the website have a fantastic sign posting service to other organisations.
Website: www.bddf.org.uk
Active Life Centre
Gymnastics and movement session currently £7 a session. Thursday from 10.30am- 12.30pm.
Website: www.basingstokegym.co.uk
Basingstoke Bluefins
Disability swimming- Sharks squad – provides children and young adults between 8- 18 years the opportunity to swim. Have lessons, join galas. Strong links with Dove House, Saxon Wood, Limington House and Maple Ridge Schools.
Website: www.bbfsc.org
Audley’s Resource Service
For Adults over 18 years with a learning disability or physical disability based in Basingstoke. Run by Hampshire County Council. They provide daytime activities and outings. This is a funded placement by Adult Services. Can contact them directly to find out more.
Telephone: 01256 326404
Southern Health
Information on social and medical information for people with a learning disability.
Website: Health information Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Learning Disability Information
For leaflets and health information on learning disabilities, please go to the below website.