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-disabilitiesSpeak 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.ukBasingstoke Disability Forum
Run groups and on the website have a fantastic sign posting service to other organisations.
Website
www.bddf.org.ukAutism Hampshire
Further information and guidance.
Website
www.autismhampshire.org.ukActive Life Centre
Gymnastics and movement session currently £7 a session. Thursday from 10:30am- 12:30pm.
Website
www.basingstokegym.co.ukDisability Challengers
They run a youth play schemes for 8 – 12 years in the Basingstoke area.
Website
www.disability-challengers.orgBasingstoke 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.orgParity 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.ukAudley’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 326404Love 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/love4lifeKeeping you well events for people with a learning disability, their families and carers<br>
Dear Patients / Learning Disability Champions/ Colleagues,
Please see details of Keeping you well events for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers attached FYI (professionals are also welcome of course if keen to attend). We have put a lot of money, time and effort into organising these events and we’d appreciate it if you could help us advertise them with your patients. The events planned are as follows: 27th Feb event in Shirley, Southampton.
6th March event in Havant.
13th March event in Calmore, Totton.
Save the date for 28th May for Basingstoke (details yet to be confirmed).
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Learning disability support
Page published: 5 January 2024
Last updated: 28 February 2025