Learning disability

Our range of services for people with Learning Disabilities is diverse.

We start by discussing with our customers about their aspirations. We work with advocates or stakeholders such as family members to identify the best package of services.

Our Personal Assistants are highly trained, with extensive practical experience across many different areas of learning disability. These include behaviours that challenge, autistic spectrum disorders, complex health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

GAD can provide a planned programme of Personal Assistant visits, for a few hours through to a few weeks, for families and those providing unpaid care. Even though many families take great joy in providing care to their loved ones so that they can remain at home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without some support which is where we come in. 

Respite provides the much needed temporary break from the often exhausting challenges faced by the family caregiver, giving the caregiver an opportunity to take a break or holiday, relax and recharge.