Advice & Information
Our free advice service provides trusted information and guidance on a wide range of topics affecting people with learning disabilities and their families. Our experienced team can help you navigate complex systems and understand your rights.
We can help with:
- • Benefits, welfare rights and financial matters
- • Education support and transitions
- • Housing options and independent living
- • Health and social care services
- • Employment opportunities and training
- • Legal rights and advocacy support
Community Activities
We organize regular social and leisure activities that bring people together, build friendships, and help everyone feel connected to their local community. Our activities are fun, inclusive, and designed to support people to try new things and develop new skills.
Activities include:
- • Social clubs and coffee mornings
- • Arts, crafts and creative workshops
- • Sports and physical activities
- • Day trips and outings around Chorley and Lancashire
- • Music, drama and performance groups
- • Seasonal celebrations and special events
All activities are person-centered and can be enjoyed individually or in small groups, depending on preferences.
Family Support
We recognize that families and carers play a vital role in supporting people with learning disabilities. That's why we offer dedicated support to help families navigate challenges, access services, and connect with others who understand their experiences.
How we support families:
- • One-to-one emotional support and listening services
- • Parent and carer support groups
- • Information about local and national services
- • Help with form-filling and applications
- • Signposting to specialist support services
- • Respite care information and coordination