Prepare to Support Programme
A supportive Programme for carers, siblings or parents supporting a loved one
Facing the future and the role of supporting a loved one with a learning disability is a daunting thought. In this programme we send you a new email each week which covers tips and support made by families for families. We'll guide you through this journey, helping you gather and organise vital information. Think of it as a roadmap to becoming an effective supporter, tailored to your unique situation.
Course Content
This is what we'll be covering during this programme:
- Jargon and acronyms
- All about your loved one
- Who is involved now?
- Aspirations
- Diagnosis/Health/Medication (including history)
- Allies and barriers
- Finances, Insurance and Benefits
- Passwords
- Support and housing providers
- The official stuff - Wills, Trusts, DoLs, Appointee, Power of Attorney
- Equipment
- Staying over, sleep and personal care
- Meetings
- Times to keep the plates spinning, things to be aware of, gaining confidence in meetings, a 'waiting for' section, an 'easy to find' section, where are the important documents, keep a gift idea list
- Education or employment and volunteers
Sounds helpful, doesn't it?