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For people with learning disabilities.
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Your rights, choices and voice
Know your rights, speak up and have more control.
You at the centre
Start with what matters to you. Plan support around your life.
Enjoying your life
Find friends, interests, activities and things you want to try.
Things to enjoy and explore
News, stories, art, sport, friends and getting involved.
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Everyday life and relationships
Friends, work, travel, activities and using technology.
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People, talents and achievements
Meet actors, artists, musicians, business owners and athletes with learning disabilities.
See the guidesWork, volunteering and your rights
Finding work, getting support and dealing with problems at work.
See the guidesKeeping safe
Recognise problems, get help and stay in control.
More support and specialist information
More about your home, money, care, health and particular situations.
Your home, housing and support
Living at home, choosing support, tenancy rights and buying a home.
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Money and benefits
Benefits, everyday money and help with decisions.
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Care and paying for support
Assessments, care plans, budgets and funding.
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Health and hospital care
Feeling well, getting treatment and knowing when to ask for help.
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Mental health, feelings and distress
Understand difficult experiences, find support and make a plan that respects your choices.
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Eating and drinking
Support with food, ARFID, swallowing and feeding tubes.
See the guidesFind more about education, being a parent, carers, later life and particular conditions.
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Rights & choicesYour rights and your everyday choices
You have human rights. Getting care or support does not take them away.
Rights & choicesMaking your own decisions
This guide is about making decisions in England. It is mainly for people aged 16 or over.
Everyday lifeHaving more say in your life
This guide is for people in England. Independence can include getting the support you choose.
AdvocacyHelp to understand and speak up
This guide explains different types of advocacy. Advocacy means support to understand your choices and have your views heard.
AdvocacyFind an advocate or group near me
Find an advocate or a self-advocacy group in your area.
AdvocacyHelping each other speak up
Advocacy means support to understand choices and have your views heard. Peer advocacy is help from someone with similar experiences.
Rights & choicesAsk for changes that help you
Services should be accessible to disabled people. You may need changes to use a service or take part.
Planning & supportPlan the life you want
A person-centred plan starts with what matters to you. It describes your wishes and the support you need.
Planning & supportYour hopes and goals
This guide is for people in England. Your wishes and interests matter.
Planning & supportMake a page about you
A one-page profile is a short page about you. It helps other people understand what matters to you.
Communication & sensesWrite down how I communicate
This guide is for people in England. A communication passport helps people understand how you communicate.
Planning & supportGet ready for a planning meeting
A planning meeting looks at your support and next steps. A review meeting checks whether your plan still works for you.
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