Carers of Adults with Learning Disability

Do you feel you care for someone for whom any of the following may apply?

	Has a mild learning disability Has moderate learning disabilities Has profound and multiple disabilities Has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder
If you look after an adult (whether a relative or a friend) with a learning disability, who may or may not live with you, then Carers in Hertfordshire can offer you the opportunity to Have a Voice and get  Information and Support.
Having a Voice: Would you like to help influence the way policy and services are provided for your relative or friend who has a learning disability?
We can help you to influence the development of services for the person you support by enabling you to:   share your experiences. talk to policy makers and service providers raise issues that would make your caring role easier.
have the opportunity to attend meetings with decision makers from the local authority and health authorities (see Hertfordshire Learning Disability Carers Forum).

Support:

	Listen to you
	Help have your caring needs recognised
	Put you in touch with people with similar experiences
	Tell you about services to provide emotional support
	Talk through an individual enquiry and make suggestions about the way forward