Supporting People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People in Health and Social Care

If you work in health and social care, it is essential to be aware of the support and communication needs of people with a learning disability and autistic people. This is to ensure that the service you provide is inclusive and equitable for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The UK Health and Social Care Act 2022 has been transformative by introducing mandatory training for all staff working in Care Quality Commission-registered services. Supporting People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People in Health and Social Care complements and supports mandatory training.

This book builds your awareness, competence and confidence in key areas:

• Understanding learning disability and autism
• Supporting and communicating with individuals effectively
• Making reasonable adjustments
• Understanding and responding appropriately to behaviour other people may find challenging.

With reflective activities and real-world examples, this is a practical resource you can use in your everyday work practice, to inform your decisions and actions, and help you to provide truly person-centred care and support. Most importantly, it has been developed in collaboration with people with lived experience, ensuring the expert voices of people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families are heard. Whether you are a student just starting out or someone looking to deepen their understanding, this pocketbook offers a meaningful step towards more inclusive, respectful care and support.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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