Useful Contacts and Links
Useful Information
A great source of information for anyone with an interest in Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
Useful information from PMLD specialist Jo Grace, including courses and some free resources.
Us In a Bus is a charity supporting people with PMLD with lots of ideas about improving access to communication.
Your Rights
Self Advocacy is all about giving yourself the confidence and knowledge to speak up for yourself and the people you care for. This guide gives you practical guidance for preparing for those situations.
A wide ranging Act that introduces significant rights for disabled people to live decent lives and access their communities. Introduced the duty for local authorities to provide Carers Assessements.
Articles within this act include:-
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No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
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Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person
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Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life
These are useful, legally binding principles if the actions of a Local Authority or health care provider restrict freedoms.
The NHS Charter outlines your rights and their responsibilities when arranging support with the health service.