In the past, people with learning disabilities tended to live either at home with their parents or in large institutions. The institutions are now closing down. Many people with DS do live with their families, but many also wish for greater independence early on, while others have to find a new home as their parents grow older. The idea behind recent Community Care legislation is to provide support so that people with learning disabilities can live, where possible, in their own homes within the community. Usually, the individual's benefit income is used to pay for accommodation and food, with something left for personal needs.
All parents wish to protect their children from danger and rejection.
But some risks have to be taken to allow children to develop self confidence. Young people need to be aware of possible dangers, but they must also be trusted and allowed to learn from their own mistakes. The booklet considers Hearing and vision, Seizures, Thyroid disorders and Dementia. Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided on our web site is accurate and up to date, all information is provided for guidance only. If you have health concerns or are concerned about the health of a member of your family, you should consult your medical practitioner.