Useful Resources

Here are some useful resources which might help you or someone you know to plan for the future, to understand what disability rights are and how the social care system works. 

These cards are designed especially for older people with learning disabilities living with their family. They can help in having conversations about the future and about transitions in care. They cover questions like what is important for me about home, who are the important people in my life, what I need and what I like.  

The series includes a set of 14 information cards, which offer a quick and accessible introduction to topics such as benefits, rights, needs assessments, types of place to live, and more. 

The cards were designed by a team at Kingston University, including two members of L’Arche.  

You can also download accessible resources for planning ahead on the Together Matters website.  

Planning Ahead Cards

People often use jargon – difficult and confusing words – when talking about care and support. It’s not very inclusive. So Think Local Act Personal has developed an easy-to-use tool to help explain many of the commonly used terms and phrases in plain English.  

Jargon Buster

Disability Rights UK is an organisation led by, run by and working for disabled people. They have developed a number of guides and basic fact sheets, to help disabled people understand their rights, benefits and social care. 

Rights and Benefits Fact Sheets

Mencap is a national charity which supports people with learning disabilities. Their website has lots of information about social care, assessments, and funding.

Mencap