Approximately 1.5 million people in the UK are living with a learning disability, often triggered by conditions such as Down syndrome and autism. Learning disability care provides comfort and support day-to-day, focusing on independence and dignity. At Trinity Homecare, we believe that everyone deserves to live well at home, cared for with respect and compassion.
Our ‘outstanding’-rated services have helped people living with disabilities for more than 25 years across the UK. Through live-in and visiting care services, we provide as much assistance as clients need with daily tasks of living, transportation and emotional support.
With Trinity Homecare, clients and their families can rest assured that expert help is available around the clock, in the comfort of their own homes.
What Is Learning Disability Care at Home?
People with learning disabilities often require 24/7 care, especially for conditions that slow development rates in their teenage and young adult years. Traditional care has been offered in a specialist facility, away from loved ones and familiar comforts. Live-in learning disability care lets your loved one remain at home, surrounded by their favourite belongings, family and friends.
Learning disability care aims to foster independence and ensure people feel confident and comfortable. No one should feel like they can’t live life the way they want due to constraints from a disability that can be managed with the help of a compassionate carer. We provide bespoke care to those who need us without the unnecessary distress of leaving the family home and moving into a specialist facility.
What Are the Benefits of at-Home Learning Disability Care?
There are several advantages to seeking support from professional learning disability care. Adjusting to life with a learning disability can be difficult, especially when the world still lacks living aids and common inclusion practices in most places. Learning disability care enables individuals to live lives to the fullest, tackling challenges head-on and breaking down barriers with a carer cheering them on every step of the way.
The benefits of at-home learning disability care include:
- One-to-one personalised care plans: Care is tailored to individual needs, ensuring a personalised approach to treatment and daily activities.
- Greater levels of independence: We help our clients live more independently by giving them enough time and support to complete daily tasks themselves.
- Improved daily living: Care includes help with tasks like preparing food, bathing, dressing and mobility assistance, offering reassurance throughout the day.
- Emphasised dignity and respect: Trinity Homecare carers focus on treating all our clients with dignity and respect to improve quality of life and well-being.
- Clear communication with clients and loved ones: Support is given to help with communication difficulties, helping clients feel more heard and understood, and families feel more at ease.
- Personal development: A carer can support individuals in developing their communication and social skills and help them with education or work requirements.
- Increased community engagement: Home care better supports people with learning disabilities in engaging with and being part of the wider community.
What Does Learning Disability Care at Home Include?
Learning disability care at home focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life. Most people seek care during young adulthood, so their carer will support them through many stages of life. At Trinity Homecare, we provide compassionate assistance not only for our clients but also for their loved ones.
Everyone is different, and we tailor our care plans to individual needs and preferences. However, as a general rule, our learning disability care at home usually includes:
- Assistance with daily tasks like bathing, showering, dressing and oral hygiene
- Support with hobbies and special interests
- Symptom monitoring
- Proactive, light housekeeping and home assessment
- Practical help with household tasks and daily routines
- Overnight care for peace of mind for loved ones
- Friendly companionship and emotional support
Learning disability care can be completely tailored to your individual circumstances, so it can include as much or as little as you require. Some clients prefer a hands-on approach with plenty of support and companionship, while others opt for more independence-led care. You have the deciding choice on the type of assistance you want and require.
What Is a Person-Centred Approach and Why Does it Matter?
A person-centred approach to care involves making decisions and creating a care plan based on the individual’s needs, wants, and personal preferences instead of their disability.
Some care providers use their knowledge of learning disabilities to tailor care and support options, but this often leaves clients without an individualized plan. If their personal attributes aren’t factored in, they may feel undermined and defined by their disability.
To counteract this concern and prevent it, Trinity Homecare takes a person-centred approach. This involves:
- Utilising individual perspective: We listen to our clients’ points of view, acting with empathy and understanding to ensure the care they receive is what they want.
- Focusing on reality: We keep our focus on the client’s present needs, feelings and desires, rather than what past research has concluded about them and their disability.
- Empowering autonomy: We encourage our clients to have a say in their care plan through their wants and preferences, supporting their right to make choices rather than making them for them.
- Fostering dignity and respect: All of our clients are treated with the utmost respect, regardless of symptoms, cognitive impairment or age.
Do You Have to Pay for Learning Disability Care?
At-home learning disability care is often private and therefore incurs a cost. The amount you’ll pay depends on a number of factors; however, we tailor your care to your specific needs to ensure you’re never paying more than needed. Depending on your circumstances, you may also be eligible for funding.
For more information on the costs of learning disability care at home and available funding options, please take a look at our financing and funding home care information guide.
How Trinity Homecare Can Help
Our disability care aims to enrich life instead of limiting it to strict routines determined by someone else, reducing physical and emotional pressure. We’ll match you with a fully trained, compassionate carer with experience in learning disabilities so you can form a meaningful connection with your carer rather than having multiple support workers rotate shifts.
The care we provide includes:
- One-to-one support at home
- Completely bespoke live-in care that has been tailored to you
- Specialist care for a number of different circumstances
- Home carers carefully matched to your needs
- CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ live-in care services
At Trinity Homecare, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, complete care to all of our clients. For more than 25 years, our mission has been to enrich lives through support that upholds and fosters dignity and independence. Choose between live-in care for 24/7 support or visiting care for shorter, frequent visits while still maintaining your alone time.
Talk to Our Team Today
If your loved one requires home care, chat with one of our friendly care team today. We offer a free, no-obligation enquiry and assessment service and are happy to offer information and advice to help you find the perfect home care solution.
Call us on 020 4572 5583 in confidence for a free no obligation quotation. If enquiring outside of our opening hours, please complete our online form and we will contact you the next day.
