Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society
THE WAY AHEAD
Contents
Foreword
On Discovering Your Child has a Learning Disability - A Parents View
Health
Health Centres
Admission to Hospital
Health Services for Adults - Community Resource Team
Other Community Health Services
Medic Alert / Patient Advocacy and Liaison Services (PALS)
Medical Records / NHS Direct / Complaints Against Health Services
Children and Young People's Services
Adult and Community Services
Education
Parent Partnership Officers
Independent Parental Supporter
Connexions / Leaving School / Transition Planning
Further Education
Day Services
Training/Valuing People Partnership Boar
Residential Accommodation
Who's Who in Health and Social Services - Adult Services
Having a Break
For Carers
Contact A Family / Community Care and Carer's Assessment
Independent Living Scheme
Working with the Professionals
Relationships
Money Matters
Main benefits available for people with a Learning Disability and their carers
Direct Payments / Independent Living Fund / Other Fi
nancial Support
Social Fund / Community Care Grants / Council Tax Benefit
Adaptations and Equipment v/ Adapting Your Home
Wheelchairs / Other Equipment
Communication Equipment
Out and About - travelling and other travel details
Escorted Travel / Access Guides
Public Toilet Access
Leisure and Sport
Holidays / Holiday Care Service
Family Welfare Association / Local Organisations
Holidays Booklist
The Law / Mental Capacity Act 2005
Wills and Trusts
Government Acts - Children / Adults
Legal Aid / Other Help from Solicitors
The Commission for Equality and Human Rights
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