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Legal Aid for Out-Of-County Placements

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, “what rights do I have as a parent of somebody with a learning disability in terms of making the choices about where they should be placed, particularly if that choice might involve an out-of-county residential placement?”   Many parents often feel disenfranchised during the placement […]

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It’s The Bad Days That Matter

From a parent’s perspective when it comes to describing your children or child we all want to talk up the abilities of our ‘normal’ children.  We have this concept that we want them to come across as being very successful, as being capable, and we tend to look on the sunny side of everything. This […]

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Residential Care vs Supported Living

Paul de Savary’s thoughts on the current push by Local Authorities to move individuals with complex needs out of residential placements and into supported living environments. Go to the webpage But don’t just take my word for it.  Hear from Steven why he thinks it is important to have a home manager ‘on the floor’. […]

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Parent Emotions at Transition

Through the course of talking to hundreds of parents every year the same sensitive topics come up in nearly every conversation.  I thought I would share with you some feelings, thoughts and realisations I experienced during Laura’s transition (and still do now) that might offer some comfort to those going through this tricky time.   1.  What’s best […]