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Learning DisabilitiesLearning Disabilities Questions & AnswersGary Wainwright - July 2011gary.wainwright@kirklees.gov.uk
There are various ways in which we can provide support based on someone's assessed need, support with
personal care via domiciliary care providers, day opportunities, short breaks and help to find accommodation
and support, this could include registered care homes. Alternatively a direct payment can be made so you can
buy the care yourself.
Working out what your contribution to the total care costs difficult and depends on the type of services you receive. You will need to have a care assessment to find out about your social care needs and to give you the chance to say what you want. It will also help to find out whether you can get money and benefits to help pay for your housing and support.
To find out more about getting started your choices and having a care assessment, contact
You or your carers might need a bit of help sometimes to do the things you want to
do. This might be around the house, or to help you make your choices happen or support to be more independent.
If you think that having some extra support would be helpful, then the first thing to do is to contact your
local Gateway to care and ask for an assessment. An assessment is where a qualified worker, usually a social
worker, asks you about your life at the moment, so they can find out what you need.
Yes we have lots of information - you can get paper copies from Gateway to care on
01484 414933 or on the
Learning Disabilities Partnership Board section
of the Kirklees website.
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