In our words
“Money isn’t everything, we want to be able to spend time with our friends and family”
“ We want the right people around us with the right support”
“ We want more opportunities to be with our friends and to do the things we want to—not being told what we have to do”
“Some people still can’t stay out late because of staff changing so they can’t go out with their
friends”
We want you to
- Make sure that when decisions are made, everyone who is important to the person with learning disabilities are also listened to, supported and included.
- Make sure information and advice is easy to find, is right and up to date and is given in ways to meet people’s needs.
- Help family, friends and carers understand their own rights as well as the rights of people with learning disabilities
So that family, friends and carers of a personwith learning disabilities can..
- Have the information they need when they need it.
- Look after their physical and mental health and stay well.
- Take part in activities, work, volunteering and learning like everyone else.
- Feel they are respected and have a valuable role supporting people with learning disabilities.
You will know it is working because..
- Carers, friends and family will feel they have a better quality of life.
- Information and advice will be easier to find and more accessible.
