Your life and support · England

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Your rights, choices and voice

Know your rights, speak up and have more control.

Rights and making decisions

Your human rights, adult choices, support plans and freedom.

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Advocacy and speaking up

Finding independent help and having your views heard.

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You at the centre

Start with what matters to you. Plan support around your life.

Planning the life you want

Your goals, useful planning pages and preparing for meetings.

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Communication and sensory support

Different ways to communicate and support with sensory needs.

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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.

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Work, volunteering and your rights

Finding work, getting support and dealing with problems at work.

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Keeping safe

Recognise problems, get help and stay in control.

Safety and getting help

Help if someone hurts, controls or takes advantage of you.

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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.

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Carers and future support

Breaks, backup care and planning for changes in family life.

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Education, SEND and growing up

Education support, EHC plans, proposed reforms and preparing for adult life.

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Being a parent

Support for parents, assessments and family courts.

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Later life and loss

Growing older, comfort, future care and support with grief.

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Conditions and syndromes

Find out about conditions, genetic tests and support without a diagnosis.

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