Learning disability support

  • Learning disability and autism

    The NHS programme is called transforming care and is all about making health and care services better so that more people with a learning disability, autism or both can live in the community, with the right support and close to home.

    Website
    www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities

  • Speak Easy Advocacy

    Providing you with a voice and to be heard. Do you need support in being listened to? know your rights. There are groups and 1-1 support available.

    Website
    www.speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk

  • Basingstoke Disability Forum

    Run groups and on the website have a fantastic sign posting service to other organisations.

    Website
    www.bddf.org.uk 

  • Autism Hampshire

    Further information and guidance.

    Website
    www.autismhampshire.org.uk 

  • Active Life Centre

    Gymnastics and movement session currently £7 a session. Thursday from 10:30am- 12:30pm.

    Website
    www.basingstokegym.co.uk

  • Disability Challengers

    They run a youth play schemes for 8 – 12 years in the Basingstoke area.

    Website
    www.disability-challengers.org 

  • Basingstoke Bluefins

    Disability swimming- Sharks squad – provides children and young adults between 8- 18 years the opportunity to swim. Have lessons, join galas. Strong links with Dove House, Saxon Wood, Limington House and Maple Ridge Schools.

    Website
    www.bbfsc.org

  • Parity for Disability

    A learning-based day service with trained staff for people aged 18+ suitable for people with profound and multiple disabilities- would need a referral to Adult Services to attend as they would possibly fund. Based in Cove, Farnborough. Also run Easter and Summer programmes in Fleet.

    Website
    www.parityfordisability.org.uk

  • Audley’s Resource Service

    For Adults over 18 years with a learning disability or physical disability based in Basingstoke. Run by Hampshire County Council. They provide daytime activities and outings. This is a funded placement by Adult Services. Can contact them directly to find out more.

    Phone
    01256 326404

  • Love 4 Life

    Is a friendship and dating network for people with learning disabilities and autism. This is run by Fitzroy. Membership fee applies.

    Website
    www.fitzroy.org/love4life